This bill amends the Arkansas Code to establish a civil cause of action for victims of human trafficking, specifically addressing the statute of limitations for such cases. The new legal language specifies that a civil action must be initiated within ten years from the date the victim discovers the occurrence of the human trafficking incident and the involvement of the defendant, whether through causing, being responsible for, or benefiting from the incident.

The bill removes the previous language that indicated a statute of limitations would not begin until a certain condition was met, thereby clarifying and extending the timeframe for victims to seek legal recourse. This change aims to provide victims with a more accessible path to justice by allowing them a decade to file their claims.

Statutes affected:
SB 428: 16-118-109(f)
Act 664: 16-118-109(f)