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- H.R.1690
H.R.1690: Hazel's Law
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced April 23, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 14, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (45 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Child Protection Act of 2013 or Hazel's Law - Amends federal criminal code provisions prohibiting sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion to eliminate the requirement that the defendant had a reasonable opportunity to observe the victim in order to relieve the government of the need to prove that the defendant knew that the victim had not attained age 18.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| April 23, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 23, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) |