State Senator Files Bill to Increase Protections for Sexual Abuse Victims
In the wake of child sex abuse incidents at southwest Missouri’s Kanakuk Christian sports camp, Branson-area lawmakers are filing bills in the Missouri House and Senate aimed at making it easier to file lawsuits seeking damages from perpetrators. State Rep. Brian Seitz and state Sen. Brad Hudson, both Republicans representing the Branson area, each filed […]
Two new bills related to child sex crimes filed in Texas
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton filed two bills January 17 pertaining to legislation in child sex abuse cases. The legislation comes just days after three similar bills were filed in Missouri by state Rep. Brian Seitz. In both states, the proposed legislation addresses use of nondisclosure agreements in abuse cases and the privacy rights of […]