Lawmakers consider proposal to reduce potential of billions in sex abuse payouts

Lawmakers consider proposal to reduce potential of billions in sex abuse payouts

House Economic Matters Chair C.T. Wilson said changes made to his 2023 Child Victims Act will prevent the state from going bankrupt and provide a measure of justice for victims abused in state facilities. But the changes still have a long way to go. (File photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)Facing the potential of multibillion-dollar payouts, lawmakers will consider legislation this week that would limit the state’s liability under the 2023…