Loading chat...
US SB3815
Bill
AI Summary
-
Creates a federal civil cause of action allowing victims of sexual abuse (18 U.S.C. Chapter 109A) and transportation for illegal sexual activity (18 U.S.C. Chapter 117) to sue perpetrators and those who knowingly benefit from such crimes for damages and attorney's fees
-
Establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for civil claims, or 10 years after a minor victim turns 18, whichever is later
-
Eliminates the statute of limitations entirely for civil actions involving aggravated sexual abuse (§2241), sexual abuse (§2242), sexual abuse of a minor (§2243), and transportation-related sex crimes (§2421-2423)
-
Removes time limits for civil trafficking claims under §1595 related to forced labor (§1589), trafficking for labor (§1590), and sex trafficking (§1591)
-
Provides a 1-year look-back window from enactment allowing previously time-barred claims to be filed, including cases that were dismissed due to expired statutes of limitations
Legislative Description
Virginia's Law
Crime and law enforcement
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S554-555; text: CR S555)
2/10/2026