All about Trey’s Act: The bill that seeks to end NDAs in child abuse cases
The legislation was named in honor of Trey Carlock, a young Texas man who took his own life at age 28 after years of dealing with the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse and legal restrictions that prevented him from speaking publicly. In mid-March, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Confidentiality […]
‘Trey’s Law’ gains more momentum with Alabama signing
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held a ceremonial signing of Trey’s Law (SB-30) March 30. The law prohibits nondisclosure agreements in civil cases involving sexual abuse, sexual assault and trafficking in the interest of public safety. Effective Oct. 1, Trey’s Law deems these NDAs void and unenforceable in Alabama, ensuring survivors can share their stories without fear […]
Oklahoma House passes Cindy Clemishire Act to void NDAs in child sex abuse cases
Representatives in the Oklahoma House of Representatives have unanimously passed the Cindy Clemishire Act (also known as and Trey’s Law), which would make any non-disclosure agreements intended to exploit or conceal details of a child sexual abuse claim void and unenforceable. The unanimous 80-0 vote on Oklahoma House Bill 4227 was held on March 17, according […]
From banning deepfake porn to NDAs, Ted Cruz is cracking down on child predators
We rejoice when Republicans and Democrats in our Congress today publicize bipartisan efforts to get legislation passed. Mind you, this should be the norm and not the exception, but that’s not the world we live in anymore. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has teamed up with fellow Republicans as well as Democrats for the worthiest of […]
Cornyn supports TREY’S Law to safeguard child abuse survivors’ right to tell their stories
WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) yesterday cosponsored the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY’S Law), which would void non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that silence survivors of child sexual abuse. The bill is named in honor of Dallas native Trey Carlock, who was silenced by an NDA after enduring a traumatizing civil litigation process against a […]
Georgia House passes bill to ban nondisclosure agreements about child sexual abuse
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives passed legislation that would void any lawsuit settlements that seek to silence victims of childhood sexual abuse. The bill, called Trey’s Law, is named for Trey Carlock, a child who was sexually abused at a Missouri camp. He settled a lawsuit against the camp, but a nondisclosure agreement […]
Oklahoma lawmakers pass bill designed to protect child victims of sexual abuse
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) – In the House, the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee has passed a bill designed to protect child victims of sexual abuse. The “Cindy Clemishire Act,” formerly known as “Trey’s Law,” voids any settlement agreement that conceals details related to claims of child sexual abuse or child sexual exploitation. It maintains confidentiality […]
Ted Cruz leads bipartisan bill that would void and prohibit confidentiality clauses in child sex abuse cases
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, announced on Tuesday a new bill that he says will address the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in civil cases that cover up child sexual abuse and trafficking. The legislation introduced as the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements, or TREY’S Law, is a bipartisan agreement led by Cruz and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New […]
‘Trey’s Law’: Senators rally to protect voices of child sex abuse victims
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Senators are partnering with child sex abuse survivors to introduce “Trey’s Law,” a federal bill that would ban Non-Disclosure Agreements in civil child abuse cases. The legislation aims to prevent legal contracts from being used to silence victims and protect predators nationwide.
Bill to make NDAs unenforceable in sexual abuse cases introduced to Congress
WASHINGTON (BP) – A bill receiving bipartisan support to void nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases related to child sexual abuse and trafficking was introduced in the U.S. Senate today. Trey’s Law, brought forward by U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), would be a federalized version of Trey’s Act. It is named for […]