Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee advances amended Child Victims Act with lower caps and attorney-fee limits; members voice concerns
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee considered an interlineated amendment to House Bill 13-78 (Child Victims Act). The amendment sets new caps for private and public defendants for future claims, adds an effective date and caps attorneys' fees, prompting extended discussion about victims' needs and fiscal impacts.
The House Judiciary Committee spent extended time on an amendment to House Bill 13-78 (Child Victims Act) on March 26, 2025. The interlineated amendment would apply prospectively, with an effective date of June 1, 2025, and for claims brought after October 1 of that year it would lower damage caps and limit attorneys' fees.
Why it matters: the Child Victims Act addresses civil claims by people who were sexually abused or otherwise victimized as children, including claims previously time-barred. Changes to caps and fee structures affect compensation available to claimants and the financial exposure of public and private defendants, and the debate raised questions about…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
