Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 6, 2019)
Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
This bill makes it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act while acting under color of law or with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody.
Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that have in effect similar laws. Grants must be used for the same purposes as formula grants under the STOP Violence Against Women Program and the Sexual Assault Services Program.
What just happenedApr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 6, 2019
- Apr 8, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Mar 6, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 6, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 6, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House