New Bill Gives Abuse Victims More Time To Come Forward
The passage of House Bill 973 has extended the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of child abuse felonies an additional five years. Executive Director of Cumberland County’s House of Hope Denise Melton said often times, these cases are not reported in time because people are afraid they may not believed. “As they become an […]
New Law Requires Insurance To Pay For Prostate Tests
A new law sponsored by Senator Ken Yager will require insurance companies to pay for prostate cancer exams for high-risk individuals statewide. The bill extends insurance coverage to men over 40 who meet the criteria of being especially vulnerable. This includes men who have a family member diagnosed with the disease and African American males. […]
