H.J.Res. 82 · 110th Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing castration after conviction for the rape of a child under 16 years of age.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Paul Broun
- Introduced
- 2008-05-08
- Latest action
- 2008-06-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that surgical or chemical castration is permitted under the Constitution upon conviction of the rape of a child under 16 years old and does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.