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AR SB428

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Bryant

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for human trafficking victims to file civil lawsuits against their traffickers

  • 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

  • Replaces previous law where the statute of limitations would not begin to run until discovery (open-ended) with a defined 10-year limitation period

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-118-109(f)(1) regarding civil causes of action for trafficking victims

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/2/2025
Judiciary3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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