HR 8589 United States House · 119th Congress

Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2026

The Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2026 modifies federal bankruptcy laws to ensure that individuals and organizations accused of sexually abusing children cannot easily hide their assets or avoid financial responsibility. Key provisions include preventing the discharge of debts related to child sexual abuse, requiring courts to hold special conferences for victims to share their experiences, and mandating independent forensic audits for nonprofit organizations facing such allegations. The bill also restricts the ability of debtors to release third parties from liability without strong voter approval and prohibits sealing evidence related to these crimes, except to protect a victim's identity when the accused is found not guilty.
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Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026
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