H.R. 2829 · 115th Congress

Jane's Law

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ted Poe
Introduced
2017-06-08
Latest action
2017-06-08 · Introduced in House

Summary

Jane's Law

This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly travel in interstate or foreign commerce with the intent to evade compliance with a court ordered property distribution as part of a separation or divorce settlement.

A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—and mandatory restitution in the amount of total unpaid property distribution.