What does Preamble of Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. The proposed amendment aims to incentivize states to eliminate civil and criminal statutes of limitations. The bill also seeks to revive time-barred civil claims related to child abuse cases.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act do?

This section outlines findings related to child sexual abuse. It identifies child sexual abuse as a pernicious crime involving threats, intimidation, and abuse of power. The text characterizes child sexual abuse as a public health epidemic, affecting a significant portion of children in the United States. It notes that child sex trafficking reports reached over 19,000 in 2022. A significant portion of child victims historically do not report the abuse to authorities, and many claims expire before victims can pursue legal action. Disclosure of child sexual abuse often occurs decades after the event, with victims typically disclosing after age 52. The section highlights that state statutes of limitations often fail to provide victims with sufficient time to report abuse. The findings emphasize the need to punish perpetrators, prevent reoffending, and provide victims with the opportunity to seek justice.

What does ELIMINATION OF STATE STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS FOR CHILD ABUSE of Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act do?

This section amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. It modifies section 107(e)(1) to include the elimination of state statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking. The amendment also mandates the adoption of laws reviving previously time-barred civil claims related to child sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking. Section 111(b) is amended to define 'child sexual abuse and exploitation' to include acts or failures to act by parents, caretakers, or other individuals.

What does GRANTS FOR ELIMINATING CERTAIN STATUTES OF LIMITATION. of Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act do?

This section authorizes grants from the Secretary of Health and Human Services to states for reforms related to statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse cases. Eligible states must also be eligible for awards under section 107 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Reforms include eliminating civil statutes of limitations for claims related to child sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking. Reforms also include eliminating criminal statutes of limitations for sex crimes against children. States can also revive previously time-barred civil claims, allowing them a 2-year period or until the victim reaches age 55, whichever is longer. Funding allocation prioritizes states achieving more reforms: 25% for one reform, 35% for two, and 40% for three. Grants provided under this section are in addition to any funds a state is otherwise eligible to receive under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. A total of $20,000,000 is authorized for appropriation annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2033 to carry out this section.

What does TECHNICAL CORRECTION. of Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act do?

This section amends Section 1404A of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984. The amendment strikes 'section 109' and inserts 'section 107' within Section 1404A.

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Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act

Last updated: 9/23/2025 · Introduced: 9/23/2025

Author: Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

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This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to incentivize states to eliminate civil and criminal statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking.
The bill authorizes grants to states that eliminate these statutes of limitations and revive previously time-barred civil claims, prioritizing states implementing more reforms.
It expands the definition of 'child sexual abuse and exploitation' to include failures to act by parents, caretakers, or other individuals.

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