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AR SB428
Bill
Status
4/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Bryant
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for human trafficking victims to file civil lawsuits against their traffickers
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The 10-year clock begins when the victim discovers both that the trafficking incident occurred and that the defendant caused, was responsible for, or financially benefited from the trafficking
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Replaces previous law where the statute of limitations would not begin to run until discovery (open-ended) with a defined 10-year limitation period
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Amends Arkansas Code § 16-118-109(f)(1) regarding civil causes of action for trafficking victims
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Approved April 16, 2025 as Act 664 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
Concerning A Civil Cause Of Action For Victims Of Human Trafficking; And To Provide A Statute Of Limitation Period Of Ten Years For A Victim Of Human Trafficking.
Last Action
Notification that SB428 is now Act 664
4/18/2025