Bill · H.R. 5560· House(119-HR-5560)

Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act

Age: 40 years

Virginia

Introduced: 9/23/2025
Last activity: 9/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Suhas Subramanyam
Cosponsors: - 5 - 4

Families

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act," seeks to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. It aims to incentivize states to eliminate civil and criminal statutes of limitations for crimes involving child sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking. Additionally, the bill encourages states to adopt laws that revive civil claims that were previously barred by time limits. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would provide grants to states that implement these specific legal reforms. The goal is to provide victims more opportunities to seek justice and remediation.

Yes

Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill aims to protect children by incentivizing states to eliminate statutes of limitations for crimes involving child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+7
The bill encourages states to eliminate criminal statutes of limitations for felony and misdemeanor sex crimes against children.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill provides legal recourse for victims of sexual abuse, which disproportionately affects women.