Legislative Reform ~ Trey's Law

📢 Breaking News: Trey's Law is Filed Federally as of March 3, 2026! Click through to learn more about the bill and how you can take immediate action.

What We Do

Trey’s Law works at the state and federal levels to develop and pass bipartisan legislation that prohibits the misuse of NDAs in civil settlement agreements pertaining to sexual assault, particularly child sexual abuse and trafficking. We partner with survivors, advocates, experts and lawmakers to raise awareness and champion these urgent public safety reforms.

State Legislation Prohibiting the Misuse of NDAs in CSA Settlements

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Check back for updates as Trey’s Law is filed in other states. If legislation has been filed in your state and isn’t reflected here, please reach out to our team.

There are people in over 10 states

Kansas

HB2688 (2026)

Providing that a nondisclosure agreement by any party in an action related to childhood sexual abuse or human trafficking shall not be judicially enforceable in a dispute involving childhood sexual abuse or human trafficking allegations or claims.

Bill Status: This bill was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives on 2/19/26. It crossed over to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on 2/26/26. The next major milestone will be a committee hearing.

Kentucky

HB608 (2026)

Would render NDAs void and unenforceable with respect to acts of sexual abuse (for both child and adult victims). This definition also includes trafficking and child grooming. As drafted, the bill would also apply retroactively to agreements entered before the law’s effective date.

Bill Status: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee on 2/17/26. The next major milestone will be a committee hearing.

Louisiana

SB185 (2026)

Would render NDAs void and judicially unenforceable if they prevent victims from discussing child sexual abuse

Bill Status: This bill was pre-filed on 2/25/26. The Louisiana Legislature convened beginning 3/9/26 and the bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The next major milestone will be a committee hearing.

Ohio

HB723 (2026)

Would render NDA provisions in agreements and employment contracts void and unenforceable with respect to acts of child sexual abuse.

Bill Status: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee on 3/4/26. The next major milestone will be a committee hearing.

Oklahoma

HB4227 (2026)

Would prohibit NDAs in civil cases involving child sexual abuse and trafficking. As drafted, the bill would apply to both future and past civil settlement agreements.

Bill Status: This bill was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives on 3/17/26. It crossed over to the Senate where the next major milestones will be referral to a committee and committee hearing.

West Virginia

SB941 (2026)

Would render NDAs void and unenforceable with respect to acts of sexual abuse (for both child and adult victims). As drafted, the bill would also apply retroactively to agreements entered before the law’s effective date.

Bill Status: This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on 2/13/26. The next major milestone will be a committee hearing.

Passed

Alabama

SB30 (2026)

Prohibits NDAs in civil cases involving sexual abuse, assault, and trafficking; only applies to agreements entered into, executed, or amended on or after October 1, 2026.

California

AB1682 (2016)

Prohibits NDA provisions in settlement agreements with respect to felony sex offenses, CSA or exploitation of a minor, or acts of sexual assaults against vulnerable adults (e.g., elder, dependent); includes possible disciplinary action for attorneys using such NDAs.

Georgia

HB1187 (2026)

Renders NDAs void and unenforceable with respect to acts of childhood sexual abuse; applies retroactively to agreements entered before the law’s effective date.

Bill Status: This bill was unanimously passed in the House on 3/4/26 and in the Senate on 4/2/26. It will become effective upon its approval by the Governor.

Missouri

Trey’s Law HB737 (2025)

Renders NDAs in CSA disputes void and judicially unenforceable.

Trey’s Law SB81 (2025)

Renders NDAs in CSA disputes void and judicially unenforceable.

Tennessee

HB2523 (2018)

Renders NDAs in CSA claims void and unenforceable; ensures personal identifying information related to CSA victims and victim status will be treated as confidential.

Texas

SB835 (2025)

Renders NDAs void and unenforceable with respect to acts of sexual violence (for both child and adult victims); applies retroactively to agreements entered before the law’s effective date.