House Bill 4203
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Jane’s Law
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4203
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Jane's Law
This bill makes it a crime to knowingly travel in interstate or foreign commerce with the intent to evade compliance with a court ordered property distribution as part of a separation or divorce settlement.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—and mandatory restitution in the amount of total unpaid property distribution.
August 23, 2019
09/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
08/23/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
08/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:09 PM