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California Lawmakers Pass Bill Letting Survivors Sue Without Caps

8/28/2026

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California lawmakers approved a compromise bill allowing survivors to sue public entities without damage caps.
Survivors over 40 must present clear, convincing evidence that the entity knew of misconduct.
Attorneys filing fraudulent sex-abuse suits face a $25,000 fine per violation, enforceable by the attorney general.
Local governments and school districts must submit sexual assault prevention plans to the attorney general by Jan. 1 2028.

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California lawmakers approved a compromise bill allowing survivors to sue public entities without damage caps.
Survivors over 40 must present clear, convincing evidence that the entity knew of misconduct.
Attorneys filing fraudulent sex-abuse suits face a $25,000 fine per violation, enforceable by the attorney general.
Local governments and school districts must submit sexual assault prevention plans to the attorney general by Jan. 1 2028.