HOUSE 1950116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sara's Law

Last Action: 5/3/2019

Actions

2019-05-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2019-03-28Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-03-28Introduced in House
2019-03-28Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-28 (00)

Sara's Law

This bill allows courts to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum for a juvenile who was convicted of a violent offense against a person who engaged in certain conduct (e.g., trafficking, abuse, or assault) against the juvenile. It also allows courts to suspend any portion of an imposed sentence under these circumstances.

Cosponsors (5)

Ann Wagner (R-MO)
Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
Steve Stivers (R-OH)
Ted Lieu (D-CA)
David Trone (D-MD)

Subjects

Child safety and welfare
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Violent crime

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