Debate over LB1097 centers on restoring civil remedies for child sexual-assault victims and fiscal limits of waiving immunity Sen. Danielle Conrad proposed LB1097 to create a civil cause of action for child sexual-assault victims and waive sovereign immunity for limited cases; proponents argued Nebraska's courts have left victims without remedies after Moser/Joshua M. decisions, while opponents warned the bill would remove Tort Claims Act guardrails (notice, caps) and expose taxpayers to large judgments.

Senator Danielle Conrad's proposed LB1097 aims to empower child sexual assault victims in Nebraska by creating a civil pathway for justice, but the debate over fiscal implications is heating up.

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Committee advances bill to end arrests for unpaid court fees, moves enforcement to civil remedies House Bill 2825, sponsored by Rep. Chris Lopez, would remove arrest warrants and contempt proceedings for nonpayment of court fees and create a civil-collection framework; committee adopted an amendment limiting motions to set aside certain default judgments and returned the bill with a due-pass recommendation.

A groundbreaking bill in Arizona is set to end arrests for unpaid court fees, replacing them with civil remedies to keep people working and improve collection practices.

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Broad rewrite of domestic‑violence law draws fierce debate over victims’ access and due process House Bill 17‑40 would repeal and replace RSA 173‑B, shifting many domestic‑violence protections into a criminal‑justice framework (mandatory investigations, arrest, and linking civil orders to criminal charges); supporters say it restores due process and stronger enforcement, while advocates and crisis centers say it would remove critical civil remedies and harm victim safety.

A contentious proposal to overhaul New Hampshire's domestic-violence laws is igniting fierce debate about victim safety and access to justice.

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