House
Mar 16, 2009Jane'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)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 16, 2009
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