On October 1, 2023, the Maryland Child Victims Act took effect in the U.S. state of Maryland.[1][2] It retroactively voids the statute of limitations for all such cases.[1][2] The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore decided to respond with bankruptcy on September 29 to avoid the anticipated large resulting financial losses.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Survivors file lawsuits as Child Victims Act goes into effect, but how many more to come remains unknown". 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ex-Delaware bishop named as Catholic official who covered up clergy sex abuse in Baltimore: Report". 2023.


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