Carrie’s Law

HR 2906, "Carrie’s Law," amends federal law to prevent the use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in cases involving sexual assault. It specifically invalidates any agreement requiring arbitration before a dispute arises for claims of sexual assault (defined as nonconsensual sexual acts under federal or state law). The bill ensures victims can pursue these claims in court instead of forced arbitration, and requires courts - not arbitrators - to decide if the law applies to a claim. This directly affects sexual assault victims seeking legal recourse and applies to all claims arising after the law’s effective date.