HR 579 · 102th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend title 18, United States Code, to eliminate the effect of the parental exception to the kidnaping prohibition in cases of kidnapings in violation of valid custody orders.

Introduced 1991-01-18· Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.(1991-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that the parental exception to the prohibition against kidnapping shall not apply in cases of kidnappings in violation of valid custody orders.…

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