Survivor advocates for “Trey’s Law” to ban NDAs in child abuse cases
Cindy Clemishire testified before a Texas Senate committee about the abuse she claims to have suffered from former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris in the early 1980s. She is advocating for “Trey’s Law,” which aims to ban nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in child sexual abuse cases across Texas. Morris, who has pleaded not guilty, is scheduled […]
‘Trey’s Law’ passes unanimously in Missouri House
“Trey’s Law,” legislation intended to release sexual abuse survivors from nondisclosure agreements, was adopted unanimously by the Missouri House of Representatives April 22. A similar bill is pending in the state Senate.
Missouri bill to void NDAs in child sex abuse cases approved by House
Legislation that would void non-disclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases received unanimous approval from Missouri’s House on Tuesday afternoon. The bill, sponsored by Republican state Rep. Brian Seitz from Branson, now heads to the Missouri Senate.
Texas House nullifies NDAs in sexual abuse cases; similar bills advance in Missouri
AUSTIN, Texas (BP) – The Texas House passed a bipartisan bill banning nondisclosure clauses in sexual abuse settlement agreements April 8, championed on the House floor by Rep. Jeff Leach, a Southern Baptist who is among the bill’s five authors.
A New Push to Open the Doors on Childhood Sexual Abuse
A man abused as a child at a Missouri Christian camp agreed to remain silent, and took his own life. His sister is pushing several states to ban such nondisclosure agreements.
In unanimous vote, Texas House advances bill to ban use of NDAs to silence abuse survivors
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Banning NDAs for sex assault cases halfway through Texas capitol
The Texas House passed “Trey’s law” 149 to 0. It still needs to pass the Texas Senate
Missouri Senate considers historic child sex abuse reforms
Survivors of childhood sex abuse are fighting for legislative change in Missouri to protect future victims. We speak with KMBC 9’s Krista Tatschl, who has been sharing the stories of survivors and witnessed their testimonies in Jefferson City.
Trey’s Law would make it easier for Missouri child sexual abuse survivors to prosecute perpetrators
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) – The way child sexual assault cases are handled in Missouri could soon change.
IHOPKC survivors enter political arena, push for Missouri lawmakers to make this change
Tammy Woods, who alleges she was sexually abused by International House of Prayer Kansas City founder Mike Bickle, testified at the Missouri State Capitol on Wednesday. Lawmakers are considering legislation that would remove the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits and prohibit the use of non-disclosure agreements in related settlements. By Emily Curiel