TREY'S Law
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
H.R. 8571, known as TREY’S Law, prohibits courts and other authorities from enforcing non-disclosure agreements that silence survivors of sexual abuse of minors. The bill aims to ensure that survivors can report abuse to law enforcement and the courts without fear of legal repercussions. It’s based on the argument that such agreements obstruct justice and violate constitutional rights. This legislation seeks to prevent the use of private contracts to hinder the reporting and prosecution of crimes involving child sexual abuse.
Key provisions
- Prohibits enforcement of non-disclosure agreements that restrict disclosure of sexual abuse of minors.
- Defines ‘minor person’ and ‘nondisclosure clause’ for clarity.
- States that such agreements are void as against public policy when they prevent disclosure of the abuse itself or related facts.
- Applies retroactively to agreements entered into before, on, or after the bill’s enactment.
- Clarifies that confidentiality agreements regarding settlement amounts are permissible.
- States that enforcement of such agreements is preempted by federal law.
- Establishes that survivors’ constitutional rights are protected when reporting abuse.
- Defines ‘sexual abuse against a minor person’ broadly, including offenses and sex trafficking.
Who is affected
- Survivors of sexual abuse of minors
- Law enforcement agencies
- Child protection authorities
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