House Bill 1035
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1035
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017
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.
February 14, 2017
03/02/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
02/14/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/14/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:12 PM