HR 131 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that any parent who kidnaps his or her minor child shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Makes it unlawful for a parent to kidnap his or her minor child. Establishes a maximum penalty of $1,000 and/or one year imprisonment.…

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