Sexual abuse survivors could keep more of a court award or settlement. The bill would make most non-punitive damages for sexual acts or sexual contact tax-free. It would not cover punitive damages.
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Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 453.
Latest action on H.R. 2347: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 453.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects survivors who receive money from a lawsuit or settlement after sexual abuse or assault. It also affects lawyers, courts, tax preparers, and the IRS because settlement papers and judgments would matter for tax treatment. Federal agencies would have to help explain the new rule to the public.
Why this matters: Survivors can lose part of a court award or settlement to federal income taxes under current rules. This bill could let them keep more money for needs like counseling, lost income, housing, or safety. It also changes what proof matters by focusing on the judgment or settlement, not medical records alone. That could make the rule easier to use, but it also makes careful wording in legal papers more important.
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Officially: Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
Sexual abuse survivors could keep more of a court award or settlement. The bill would make most non-punitive damages for sexual acts or sexual contact tax-free. It would not cover punitive damages.
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Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 453. (7/14/2026)
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