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S.2298: Mens Rea Reform Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 18, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 20, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Mens Rea Reform Act of 2015 This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish a default intent (state of mind)standardfor a federal criminal offense, unless the provision of law that defines such offense specifically provides otherwise. A federal criminal offense conviction under the default standard requires proof beyond a reasonable doubtthat a defendant acted intentionally and willfully with respect to each element of the offense.If a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 20, 2016 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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| Nov. 18, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 18, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) |