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Justice Without Limits: Support for Child Abuse Victims

This act aims to encourage states to eliminate statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse crimes and civil claims. This will give victims more time to seek justice, potentially improving their chances of holding perpetrators accountable, regardless of when they disclose their experiences.
Key points
States that eliminate statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse criminal offenses and civil actions will receive increased grant funding.
The act seeks to ensure that victims of child sexual abuse have the opportunity to seek justice at any point in their lives.
An authorization of $10 million annually from 2022 to 2026 is provided to support states implementing these changes.
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Print number: 117_HR_5049
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2021-08-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Time Limit for Justice Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5049.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States that eliminate statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse criminal offenses and civil actions will receive increased grant funding.
  • The act seeks to ensure that victims of child sexual abuse have the opportunity to seek justice at any point in their lives.
  • An authorization of $10 million annually from 2022 to 2026 is provided to support states implementing these changes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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