NY A09772

Allows human trafficking victims to bring civil actions against perpetrators and those who knowingly profit from trafficking under penal law sections 230.33, 230.34, 230.34-a, 135.35, and 135.37 to recover actual, compensatory, and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees.

Extends the statute of limitations from ten to fifteen years, beginning either from when the victim was freed from trafficking or, if a minor at the time, from when they reach the age of majority.

Tolls (suspends) the statute of limitations during periods of disability, lack of knowledge due to trafficking circumstances, criminal proceedings against the victim, and when the perpetrator induced delay or caused duress.

Prevents perpetrators from asserting a statute of limitations defense when expiration resulted from their own conduct inducing delay or threats causing duress.

Allows prevailing victims to recover reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs including expert witness fees, with any criminal restitution credited against civil judgments.