Smart Talk: Expanding statute of limitations for child sex abuse; Cracking down on thieves posing as utility workers

 

What to look for on Smart Talk Tuesday, June 2, 2015:

A series of proposals have been introduced at the State Capitol that would expand or eliminate statute of limitations on sex crimes committed against children.

Tuesday’s Smart Talk focuses on one such proposal to expand the statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims to file civil suits.

Under current Pennsylvania law, civil action can be taken until age 30. If House Bill 661 was to pass, actions could be taken until a victim turns 50.

The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) joins us to discuss it.

Also, it seems scam artists and thieves are always coming up with new ways to steal money.  One of the oldest though is criminals who pose as utility workers in order to gain access to a home.

It has gotten so bad that Pennsylvania utilities have teamed up with law enforcement and the Public Utility Commission to stop it.

On Smart Talk, we’ll hear about the newly formed Keystone Alliance to Stop Utility Imposters.

Shannon Williams, CEO of Capital Region Water, joins us on Smart Talk to discuss what you can do to protect yourself from utility impersonators.

Simple steps such as asking for an ID can greatly help in reducing the amount of thefts that occur because of this con.