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

12/30/2022, 7:48 AM

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

This act 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.

Congress
117
Number
S - 3103
Introduced on
2021-10-28
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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

This act 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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to eliminate the statute of limitations for the filing of a civil claim for any person who, while a minor, was a victim of a violation of section 1589, 1590, 1591, 2241(c), 2242, 2243, 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, 2260, 2421, 2422, or 2423 of such title.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Potential Impact
Civil actions and liability•
Crime victims•
Crimes against children•
Domestic violence and child abuse•
Sex offenses

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Latest Summary9/19/2022

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

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

Latest Action9/16/2022
Became Public Law No: 117-176.