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S.855: Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2019
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 25, 2019
Bill Summary
Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019 This bill makes it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act while acting under color of law or with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody. Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Additionally, the bill authorizes the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |