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NY S00116
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the criminal statute of limitations for sex trafficking (section 230.34) and sex trafficking of a child (section 230.34-a), allowing prosecution at any time similar to rape in the first degree and other serious sexual offenses
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Extends the civil statute of limitations for sex trafficking victims who were minors to file lawsuits until they reach age 55, matching existing protections for other child sexual abuse survivors
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Creates a revival window for previously time-barred civil claims: child sex trafficking victims have 18 months to file after the effective date, and adult sex trafficking victims (18+) also receive an 18-month window to file otherwise expired claims
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Exempts sex trafficking claims involving child victims from notice of claim requirements that typically apply to lawsuits against municipalities, school districts, and the state government
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Grants trial preference to revived sex trafficking cases, requiring courts to prioritize their timely adjudication
Legislative Description
Extends the statute of limitations of actions related to certain sex trafficking offenses, reviving such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations; grants trial preference to such actions; exempts such actions from certain provisions requiring notice of claims.
Last Action
referred to codes
2/11/2026