Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017

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.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 February 2017

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  Introduced in House · EN · 14 February 2017

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 February 2017

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