Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022

Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022

This bill eliminates the statute of limitations for a minor victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sex offense to file a civil action to recover damages.

Bill 117 HR 8061, also known as the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022, aims to remove the statute of limitations for civil actions related to child sex abuse cases. This means that victims of child sex abuse would no longer be restricted by a time limit in seeking justice through civil lawsuits.

The bill recognizes that many victims of child sex abuse may not come forward until years or even decades after the abuse occurred, due to factors such as trauma, fear, or manipulation by the abuser. By eliminating the statute of limitations, the bill seeks to provide these victims with the opportunity to seek justice and hold their abusers accountable, regardless of when the abuse took place.

In addition to removing the statute of limitations, the bill also includes provisions to extend the time period for victims to file civil lawsuits in cases where the statute of limitations has already expired. This extension would allow victims who were previously barred from seeking justice to have their day in court. Overall, the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022 is a significant step towards ensuring that victims of child sex abuse have access to the legal remedies they deserve, and that abusers are held accountable for their actions.