A bill to restart the clock on child sexual abuse cases is heading to Governor Abigail Spanberger’s desk. Advocates say it will give survivors another chance to hold their offenders accountable.
In Virginia, the civil statute of limitations on child sexual abuse cases runs out 20 years after a survivor is no longer a minor. But what if crucial evidence doesn’t come out until after that? House Bill 1020 gives survivors another chance to have their day in court.
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the nation. It helped draft HB1020, along with sponsors Sen. Barbara Favola and Del. Atoosa Reaser.
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