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- H.RES.331
H.RES.331: Expressing support for States to adopt "Racheal's Law".
About This Bill
- Introduced June 18, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 1, 2015
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Bill Summary
Encourages states to ensure that victims of rape or sexual assault can file and obtain a restraining order against the guilty party for an indefinite period of time without the necessity of renewal or refiling. Encourages states to ensure that victims of rape or sexual assault can be represented by an attorney instead of being physically present during hearings involving their convicted attacker.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 1, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| June 18, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 18, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.) |