HR 8608

This bill, known as Carrie’s Law, prohibits the enforcement of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in cases of sexual assault. It specifically amends U.S. Code to define ‘sexual assault’ and declare that such agreements are unenforceable regarding sexual assault claims. The law also addresses related claims, ensuring that if a sexual assault claim is dismissed, any other related claims covered by a similar agreement are also dismissed and the arbitration agreement applies to those dismissed claims. Finally, it clarifies that courts, not arbitrators, will determine the applicability of the law to arbitration agreements and claims.