S 2059 · 100th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish as a Federal criminal offense the crimes of international parental abduction.

Introduced 1988-02-17· Sponsored by Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.(1988-02-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to establish the offense of international parental child abduction. Lists certain affirmative defenses to such offense, which include: (1) acting within the provisions of a valid court order granting the defendant legal custody or visitation rights; and (2) fleeing an incidence or pattern of domestic violence.…

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