Reps. Roy Klopfenstein, Melanie Miller Testify on “Trey’s Law” in Committee
State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) this week provided sponsor testimony on “Trey’s Law” in the Ohio House Judiciary Committee. House Bill 723 strengthens protections for victims of sexual abuse and ensures perpetrators are held accountable for their crimes.
New Louisiana law makes NDAs in civil child sex abuse settlements unenforceable
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – In mid-May, Governor Jeff Landry signed into law Act 251, which essentially makes non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in civil settlements involving child sex abuse victims unenforceable.
Trey’s Law now passed in seven states
This year’s legislative session has marked more victories for Trey’s Law bills across the states. Similar bills, which nullify the use of nondisclosure agreements in child sex abuse, sexual assault and trafficking cases, were signed into law in Alabama (SB-30) and Georgia (HB-1187). In Louisiana (SB-185), a bill passed and awaits the governor’s signature.
Thompson: Vermont needs Trey’s Law to expose hidden child abuse
When a child is sexually abused, silence becomes the abuser’s most powerful shield. Too often, that silence is reinforced not only by fear and trauma but also by legal agreements that discourage or intimidate survivors from speaking about what happened to them. Nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements — sometimes embedded in civil settlements — have been […]
Trey’s Law Clears U.S. Senate Committee
Trey’s law, a bill banning nondisclosure agreements in civil settlements of child sex abuse cases, is another step closer to becoming the law of the land nationally.
Capitol Access Minute: NDAs to be prohibited in child sexual abuse cases; holding DUI arrestees
After hearing emotional testimony from the sibling of a child sexual abuse victim, the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee advanced legislation to make non-disclosure agreements involving child sexual abuse unenforceable.
Sen. Ted Cruz pushes Trey’s Law to void NDAs in child sex abuse cases
WASHINGTON — A Texas family is turning tragedy into action by backing a bipartisan bill that aims to prevent child sexual abuse victims from being silenced by legal agreements.
Rep. Gill Protects Abuse Survivors’ Right to Justice
Washington, DC — Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) today introduced Trey’s Law, a bipartisan effort that prohibits enforcement of NDAs or confidentiality agreements that prevent victims or witnesses from disclosing child sexual abuse. This legislation strengthens protections for victims to ensure that child abusers cannot compel them into silence. Congresswoman Julie Johnson (D-TX) is the colead on this […]
Advocates push HB 4227 to end statute of limitations, NDAs for child sexual abuse
Spurred by a national effort and a local survivor, legislation to invalidate non-disclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases and eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecuting such crimes faces concerns in the Oklahoma State Senate after passing the House unanimously. HB 4227 advanced from the House 80-0 in March and has been assigned to the […]
Multi-pronged attack is needed to wage war on child abuse
Those cruising past Warren G Harding High School or Boardman Park this month cannot help but notice the gargantuan garden of colorful pinwheels planted firmly in the ground and spinning whimsically in the wind. That plethora of 2,500 total pinwheels is designed to grab attention to a noble but challenging cause: preventing child abuse and […]