Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 15, 2016)
Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2016
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 just happenedSep 27, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 15, 2016
- Sep 27, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Sep 15, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 15, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 15, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House