H.R. 1415 · 114th Congress
Jane's Law
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ted Poe
- Introduced
- 2015-03-18
- Latest action
- 2015-04-21 · 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.