Survivor’s Voice Protection Act

This bill would make contract clauses void and unenforceable to the extent they stop a victim of sexual abuse, including grooming of a minor, from disclosing the abuse or related facts. It would apply to contracts signed before or after the law takes effect, and would override state laws that allow enforcing such clauses, while still allowing confidentiality of settlement amounts. It would require fiduciaries, such as trustees, guardians, officers, and employees, to report to law enforcement when they have reasonable cause to believe the person they serve has engaged in grooming behavior intended to lead to sexual abuse. Victims and state attorneys general could sue fiduciaries who failed to report if the abuser was convicted, within set time limits. The Attorney General would write rules setting a reporting deadline of 90 to 180 days.

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Sponsors

• James Comer Republican sponsor
• 4 cosponsors