HR 8587 United States House · 118th Congress

Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act

This bill amends Title 18, U.S. Code, to increase sentencing for certain crimes against children. It specifically adds that if the victim is under 18 and the charge involves a sexual offense, the minimum sentence becomes 14 years (or more). The law directly affects individuals convicted of sexual offenses committed against minors under 18. The key change automatically triggers a longer mandatory sentence for these specific cases without requiring additional court findings.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 31, 2024 Last action May 31, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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