Additionally, Wolf said, “If we cannot defend victims of these horrific acts, we may very well lose the trust of those we represent, of those most in need of defense, of protection, of support.”
Furthermore, the governor encouraged the Pennsylvania Senate to pass the legislation.
On Monday, only a few state senators joined a rally in support of the legislation at the Capitol Rotunda.
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnatti has been concerned about the two-year window, which he believes violates the state Constitution. Republicans plan to discuss the legislation in closed-door caucus, according to their spokesperson.
Last year, the state Senate approved a legislative proposal allowing child sexual abuse victims until age 50 to file lawsuits and eliminating the statutes of limitations. However, that legislation did not include a window of justice for civil lawsuits.
