Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 14, 2022Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 4538
Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 14, 2022)
Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act
This bill increases criminal penalties (and authorizes additional civil remedies) for intentionally damaging or destroying the property of a facility that exclusively provides abortion-alternative services or that is a place of religious worship. It also establishes a mandatory minimum sentence for certain conduct involving fire or explosives used against such a facility or place of religious worship.
What just happenedJul 14, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJul 14, 2022
- Jul 14, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate