Del. Robin L. Grammer Jr. (D, Baltimore County) noted that Gov. Wes Moore’s motto is “Leave no one behind,” and voted against the bill because, he said, “I think today we’re leaving victims behind. We were told the solution to this problem was to pass the legislation that gave these folks (victims) the civil liability. Now, when we’re surprised by the liability of the state, we’re told it’s to minimize liability and it’s not about the money.”

He added, “I think regardless of your district or the area you represent, I don’t think 90 percent of voters think the state should limit its liability when it when it comes to predators and pedophiles. So, I think in this bill, we’re minimizing the accountability of the state and defiance of what the people would want.”

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House committee approves bill limiting payments to victims of child sexual abuse - Catholic Review

The Maryland House Judiciary Committee passed a bill April 2 that makes significant changes to the Child Victims Act, lowering the limits for future lawsuits for sexual abuse of a minor and limiting the civil damages to each claimant, rather … Continue reading