S 30 115th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Civil actions and liability Crime victims Crimes against children Human trafficking Sex offenses

Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017

Introduced: January 4, 2017 See on congress.gov

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S61)

Jan 4, 2017

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017

This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise the statute of limitations for a victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sexual offense to file a civil action to recover damages.

Under current law, the statute of limitations is 10 years from the date the cause of action arose. This bill sets a 10-year statute of limitations from the date the victim discovers the offense or injury.

Additionally, it extends the statute of limitations for a minor victim of a federal sex offense to file a civil action to 10 years (currently 3 years) from the date such individual reaches age 18.

What's happening now January 4, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S61)

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