House
Mar 16, 2009

Jane's Law

Summary

Official

Jane's Law - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or a prison term of up to two years on any person who travels in interstate or foreign commerce to evade compliance with a court-ordered property distribution in a divorce proceeding involving more than $5,000. Requires payment of restitution equal to the total unpaid property distribution from any person convicted of evading payment.

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Introduced(1/16/09)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

RW

Mr. WEXLER

(D) FL – 19

Cosponsors (20)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Mar 16, 2009

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