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The Childhood Sexual Bill
New bill aims to help childhood sexual abuse survivors seek justice
Childhood Sexual Abuse Statute Of Limitations
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This bill would let survivors of childhood sexual abuse sue even after many years.
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Survivors deserve a chance to seek justice, no matter how long ago the abuse happened. Now is the time to support this bill.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill allows survivors to file lawsuits regardless of when the abuse occurred.
- It aims to help those who were harmed as children but missed earlier deadlines.
- The bill is currently being discussed in the New Mexico legislature.
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