TREY'S Law
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled TREY’S Law, prohibits courts and other authorities from enforcing non-disclosure agreements that silence survivors of sexual abuse of minors. It aims to ensure that survivors can report abuse to law enforcement and the courts without fear of legal repercussions. The bill is based on the argument that such agreements obstruct justice and violate constitutional rights, particularly those of survivors of child sexual abuse. It seeks to prevent the use of private contracts to impede the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving minors.
Key provisions
- Prohibits enforcement of non-disclosure clauses that restrict the disclosure of sexual abuse of minors.
- Defines ‘minor person’ as an individual under 18 years of age.
- Clarifies that ‘sexual abuse against a minor person’ includes offenses under federal and state law, as well as sex trafficking.
- States that nondisclosure clauses prohibiting disclosure by victims or alleged victims of abuse are void.
- Applies the law retroactively to contracts entered into before, on, or after the bill’s enactment.
- Prevents enforcement actions related to prohibited nondisclosure clauses.
- Supersedes state laws that permit enforcement of such clauses.
- Allows for confidentiality agreements regarding settlement amounts, as long as they don't prevent protected disclosures.
Who is affected
- Survivors of sexual abuse of minors
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