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Church Is Target of Legislation
Recently, the New York State Legislature considered a bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Marge Markey, that would amend the statute of limitations for abuse of minors. The bill provides for a one-year “look back” period. This would enable those alleging wrongdoing from more than 50 years ago to bring civil lawsuits against the Church that are virtually impossible to defend. Although the Church is not singled out as the target in the text of the legislation, it was clear from the comments of the legislators in the debate that the Church is targeted as it has been in several other states, namely, California and others.
Read more here: Church Is Target of Legislation, The Tablet, July 5, 2008
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