ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - A measure to end the statute of limitations for civil claims related to child sexual abuse is back before Maryland lawmakers.
The bill is scheduled for a hearing on Thursday in the House Judiciary Committee.
The measure would also create a two-year window for victims to file lawsuits, if they could not do so before due to time limits.
The measure passed the House of Delegates last year. It stalled in a Senate committee on a tie vote last year, but supporters say they are confident the tie can be broken this year to pass the bill.
Supporters of the measure say changing the law would enable civil lawsuits to bring predators to light.
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