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- H.R.5722
H.R.5722: Elder Abuse Prevention Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced June 29, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2006
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Elder Abuse Prevention Act of 2006 - Requires states to adopt laws and policies that prohibit parole for: (1) any individual who is convicted of a criminal sexual offense against a victim who is elderly; or (2) a sexually violent predator. Requests the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promptly review its guidelines for sexual offenses committed against the elderly and to consider new guidelines for enhanced sentencing for such crimes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 29, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Ben Chandler (D-Ky.) |