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Senate Bill 94 |
Senate Author: Van de Putte |
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Effective: 9-1-13 |
House Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia |
Senate Bill 94 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to make a defendant liable to a victim of compelled prostitution for damages arising from the compelled prostitution and certain promotion of prostitution that results in compelled prostitution with respect to the victim. The bill specifies circumstances that do not constitute a defense to such liability. The bill requires a claimant who prevails in a suit under the bill's provisions to be awarded actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees and authorizes the recovery of exemplary damages. The bill also provides for a cumulative cause of action, joint and several liability, and liberal construction and application of its provisions.