RepublicanBill · S. 3966· Senate(119-S-3966)

TREY'S Law

Rep. Cruz
Age: 56 years
Texas
Introduced
3/3/2026
Last activity
5/20/2026 — Held at the desk.
Sponsored by
Ted Cruz
Cosponsors
Republican - 10Democrat - 10
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Awaiting House

What this bill would do

This Act, known as "TREY'S Law," prohibits the enforcement of certain contractual clauses that restrict the disclosure of sexual abuse of minors. It aims to prevent nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements from being used to silence survivors or hide ongoing abuse. The bill declares such clauses void and unenforceable when they prevent victims or others from disclosing facts related to sexual abuse against a minor. This law applies to agreements made before, on, or after the date of its enactment. It also supersedes state laws that would otherwise allow for the enforcement of these restrictive provisions.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would children be better off under this?+8

    The law specifically protects minors by ensuring their abuse can be disclosed and prosecuted.

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+7

    It protects the right of survivors to speak about their experiences without contractual fear.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6

    The bill explicitly aims to protect the due process rights of survivors in seeking redress.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5

    The bill limits state authority by superseding state laws that allow for the enforcement of such clauses.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-4

    It restricts the ability of entities to use nondisclosure agreements to control information.

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-3

    It limits the ability of parties to maintain private confidentiality regarding certain disclosures.