Missouri Republican Says Special Interests Killed Bill Aiding Child Sex Abuse Survivors - The Examiner

Missouri Republican says special interests killed bill aiding child sex abuse survivors - The Examiner

By Clara Bates Missouri Independent Missouri advocates scored a victory during this year’s legislative session with the elimination of non-disclosure agreements in child sex abuse… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Missouri Republican says special interests killed bill aiding child sex abuse survivors appeared first on The Examiner.

Missouri Republican says special interests killed bill aiding child sex abuse survivors

Victims currently only have until age 31 to file suit, which advocates argue is not long enough.

Branson Republican blames special interests for killing bill aiding sex abuse survivors

Southern Missouri lawmakers say they'll push again next year to pass a bill giving child sexual abuse survivors more time to file lawsuits.

Missouri Republican says special interests killed bill aiding child sex abuse survivors • Missouri Independent

Rep. Brian Seitz, a Branson Republican, speaks during House debate on Feb. 11 (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications).Missouri advocates scored a victory during this year’s legislative session with the elimination of non-disclosure agreements in child sex abuse cases. But the internal politics of the Capitol spelled doom for another high-profile bill seeking to extend the time victims have to file lawsuits.  It was the third year in a row tha…

Missouri lawmaker says lobbying influence derailed bill on child sex abuse lawsuits

(Missouri Independent) – Missouri advocates scored a victory during this year’s legislative session with the elimination of non-disclosure agreements in child sex abuse cases. But the internal politics of the Capitol spelled doom for another high-profile bill seeking to extend the time victims have to file lawsuits.  It was the third year in a row that legislation to extend […] The post Missouri lawmaker says lobbying influence derailed bill on …