Senate reaches deal on clergy abuse lawsuit revival bill • Rhode Island Current

Senate reaches deal on clergy abuse lawsuit revival bill • Rhode Island Current

Dr. Herbert 'Hub' Brennan, a survivor of childhood abuse who has advocated for the passage of the legislation that would revive previously time-barred civil claims arising from childhood sexual abuse, speaks to the news media at the State House Monday, June 1, 2026. To his right is Senate President Valarie Lawson. Left is Senate Judiciary Chairman Matthew LaMountain, a Warwick Democrat. (Photo by Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current) After year…

Rhode Island lawmakers near deal on clergy abuse lawsuits – BishopAccountability.org

An apparent agreement has been reached in the years-long battle by the victims of clergy sex abuse in Rhode Island for the right to sue the Catholic Church for failing to protect them. Senate leader have called a press conference for 5 p.m. “to discuss progress related to legislation that would revive previously time-barred civil claims arising from childhood sexual abuse.” While the advisory does not spell out the details of the compromise hamm…