119th Congress
S. 3966

Bans enforcing secrecy deals that hide child sexual abuse

Makes parts of contracts unenforceable if they stop an abuse survivor or others from talking about sexual abuse of a minor, including contracts signed before the law passes.

  • Covers contracts signed before, on, or after the law takes effect
  • Lets victims and people with knowledge of the abuse speak without facing civil lawsuits
  • Still allows limits on sharing settlement amounts and payment terms
  • Overrides state laws that let these clauses be enforced

Passed the Senate · House's turn

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