TREY'S Law
Rep. Gill Introduces TREY'S Law to Ban Secrecy Clauses in Child Sexual Abuse Settlements
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both Republicans and Democrats, which is a good sign for its future. However, it still has to go through the committee process where many bills get stuck.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse who were previously bound by nondisclosure agreements would gain the legal right to speak about their experiences without fear of being sued for breach of contract. This removes a powerful tool that abusers and institutions have used to keep crimes hidden, empowering survivors to report to law enforcement, cooperate with prosecutors, and warn others.
“a victim or alleged victim of sexual abuse against a minor person from disclosing-- (A) that act of sexual abuse against a minor person; or (B) facts related to that act of sexual abuse against a minor person”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
TREY'S Law
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