HR 5188 · 109th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Jane's Law

Introduced 2006-04-25· Sponsored by Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(2006-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Jane's Law - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or a prison term of up to two years on any person who travels in interstate or foreign commerce to evade compliance with a court-ordered property distribution in a divorce proceeding involving more than $5,000. Requires payment of restitution equal to the total unpaid property distribution from any person convicted of evading payment.…

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Cosponsors (10)

8 Democrats2 Republicans