H.R. 506 · 113th Congress
Jane's Law
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Steve Cohen
- Introduced
- 2013-02-05
- Latest action
- 2013-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Summary
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.