NY A08451

Expands civil damages available to human trafficking victims to include actual, compensatory, and punitive damages, along with injunctive relief and reasonable attorney's fees.

Establishes statute of limitations of seven years from the date a trafficking victim was freed, or ten years after a minor victim reaches the age of majority.

Tolls the statute of limitations for victims under disability, including minors, imprisoned persons, or those lacking legal capacity to make decisions.

Prevents perpetrators from using statute of limitations as a defense when they induced the victim to delay filing or used threats causing duress.

Stays civil actions during any pending criminal proceedings arising from the same occurrence, and suspends the statute of limitations while criminal proceedings are pending.