Senate Bill 30
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 4, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
30
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 Senate 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.
January 4, 2017
01/04/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S61)
01/04/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:19 PM