A law that would prevent the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in civil settlements for sexual abuse victims is now awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.

“Trey’s Law,” named for Trey Carlock, was sent to the governor’s desk on May 26 after a unanimous vote in the House.

The bill aims to stop NDAs that would prevent a sexual abuse victim from notifying or disclosing facts regarding acts of sexual abuse during an investigation related to a resolution in the case, according to a press release. This would include the identity of the offender.

The bill originally targeted crimes against victims of child sexual abuse (CSA) but was broadened to include sexual abuse and trafficking of any age after testimony from survivors supported language that would apply to victims of all ages.

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