Jane’s Law
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 23, 2019)
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.
What just happenedSep 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 23, 2019
- Sep 25, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Aug 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Aug 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 23, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House