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.