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	House Delays Vote on Sex Abuse Bill CBS 4 [Denver CO] April 28, 2006 http://cbs4denver.com/politics/local_story_118191426.html (AP) DENVER The Colorado House delayed a final vote Friday on a proposal allowing people to file lawsuits based on old allegations of sexual abuse, unsure if there is enough support for approval after the bill was overhauled in the Senate. Rep. Gwen Green, D-Golden, asked House members to go to a conference committee to talk about differences in the two measures. Green said a lot of members felt like they hadn't had enough time to review amendments made by the Senate, which passed the bill Thursday. "This gives them sufficient time to look at the changes," she said. The proposal (House Bill 1090) would allow people to file lawsuits based on alleged sex abuse until their 53rd birthday. Currently, accusers can't file lawsuits after they turn 24. It would also give one year for people to file lawsuits over allegations dating as far back as 1971. Gov. Bill Owens has said he has serious concerns about the bill. It's opposed by Colorado's Roman Catholic bishops.
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