Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 26, 2018)
Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2018
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act 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 happenedOct 1, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 26, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jul 26, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 26, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 26, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House