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Idaho lawmakers are moving forward with Isaiah’s Law and the Foster Child Safety Act, proposals designed to strengthen court guidance, visitation safety, and fundamental protections for foster children. Advocates say the reforms reflect growing efforts to improve child welfare safeguards.
Virginia’s Law could reshape federal sexual abuse litigation by eliminating civil filing deadlines. The proposed legislation would allow survivors whose claims were previously time-barred to pursue justice in federal court.
Just one year after Colorado lawmakers uncovered a rape kit backlog that forced survivors to wait more than 500 days for DNA results, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation is now on track to meet its 90-day testing goal seven months ahead of schedule, a shift officials say marks major progress, while survivors and legislators stress that systemic reforms are still needed.
Georgia’s House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved Trey’s Law, a bill that would prevent childhood sexual abuse survivors from being silenced by nondisclosure agreements tied to settlements.
Kansas legislators are moving forward with a bill that would require clergy to report suspected child abuse, following survivor testimony and broad support.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing chemical or surgical castration for individuals convicted of child sexual abuse, joining a national debate over punishment, prevention, and child safety.
More than five years after a grand jury exposed widespread child sexual abuse in Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro is again pressing lawmakers to reform the statute of limitations, arguing that survivors deserve their day in court rather than permanent legal barriers.
Photo: US Senator Ron Wyden; via Wikipedia. Tyler Kingkade of NBC News reported today that Democratic US Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon plans to introduce
Boston prosecutors say a flaw in Massachusetts law is stopping ride share rape cases from reaching court, and survivors are urging lawmakers to fix it.
Former Congressman Francisco “Quico” Canseco warns that proposed federal legislation could make it harder for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to seek justice.
California lawmakers are considering a landmark bill that could reshape school safety by requiring stronger protections against sexual misconduct by employees.
“Relief but not victory,” is how one survivors rights advocate described the failure of a California bill that sought to limit lawsuits from childhood sexual abuse survivors. Despite preserving the right of victims to hold institutions accountable, the legislation may be reintroduced at a later date.
A New York survivor has been awarded $270,000 under the Child Victims Act, showing how courage and persistence can bring justice, even decades later.
As SB 577 moves toward a vote, California may tighten proof standards, cap remedies, and set a hard LA County institutional sexual abuse deadline. Who gains protection, and who could lose a day in court.
New York lawmakers vote to end anonymous child abuse hotline calls, raising debate over family safety, false allegations, and the weaponization of reports. The bill awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature.