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TREY'S Law: Ending Silence on Child Sexual Abuse in Legal Settlements

This law makes it illegal to enforce secrecy clauses that prevent victims or witnesses from speaking out about the sexual abuse of minors. It ensures survivors can report abuse to authorities and the public without facing legal penalties for breaking a contract.
Key points
Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) regarding sexual abuse of anyone under 18 are now void and unenforceable.
The law is retroactive, applying to all contracts regardless of when they were signed.
Victims can still choose to keep settlement amounts private while remaining free to discuss the abuse itself.
This federal law overrides any state laws that would otherwise allow these silence-inducing clauses to be enforced.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3966
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2026-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TREY'S Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3966.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) regarding sexual abuse of anyone under 18 are now void and unenforceable.
  • The law is retroactive, applying to all contracts regardless of when they were signed.
  • Victims can still choose to keep settlement amounts private while remaining free to discuss the abuse itself.
  • This federal law overrides any state laws that would otherwise allow these silence-inducing clauses to be enforced.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-18.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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