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More than 20 states have reformed their statutes of limitations for childhood abuse, but Pa. still hasn’t. Here’s what you need to know

Child abuse survivors say they’ve been led on for years by Pennsylvania’s top officials, including Gov. Josh Shapiro. But advocates still hope stalled efforts will move forward.

State Rep. Mark Rozzi, (D., Berks), speaks at a news conference in the Pennsylvania Capitol in 2018 about legislation to allow adult victims of child sex abuse to sue their accusers and the institutions that protected them. Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was then attorney general, stands next to him. Rozzi is still hoping to get legislation approved, and Shapiro says it's one of his top priorities, but efforts are stalled.
State Rep. Mark Rozzi, (D., Berks), speaks at a news conference in the Pennsylvania Capitol in 2018 about legislation to allow adult victims of child sex abuse to sue their accusers and the institutions that protected them. Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was then attorney general, stands next to him. Rozzi is still hoping to get legislation approved, and Shapiro says it's one of his top priorities, but efforts are stalled.Read moreAP
    by DaniRae Renno
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