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H.R.4203: Jane's Law
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2019
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Aug. 23, 2019
Bill Summary
Jane's Law This bill makes it a crime to knowingly travel in interstate or foreign commerce with the intent to evade compliance with a court ordered property distribution as part of a separation or divorce settlement. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—and mandatory restitution in the amount of total unpaid property distribution.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Aug. 23, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Aug. 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Costa (D-Calif.) |