密苏里众议院通过法案将伤害索赔时间减至2年,将性虐待起诉年龄延长至41岁。
Missouri House passes bill cutting injury claim time to 2 years, extending sexual abuse filing age to 41.
密苏里众议院通过了一项法案,将人身伤害索赔的诉讼时效从5年降低到2年。
The Missouri House has passed a bill reducing the statute of limitations for personal injury claims to two years, down from five.
该法案由Matthew Overcast共和国发起,还包括一项修正案,延长了儿童性虐待幸存者的诉讼时效,允许他们在41岁而不是31岁之前提出民事诉讼。
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Matthew Overcast, also includes an amendment extending the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, allowing them to file civil action until age 41 instead of 31.
该法案通过了92-42,现在提交参议院进一步审查。
The bill passed 92-42 and now moves to the Senate for further review.
支持者认为,修改会鼓励更快地解决索偿问题和降低保险费用,而批评者担心这会阻碍受伤个人诉诸司法。
Supporters argue the changes will encourage quicker claim resolutions and lower insurance costs, while critics worry it could hinder access to justice for injured individuals.