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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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 29, 2026
Last action Apr 29, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Apr 29, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
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Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
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Emilia Strong Sykes
DDemocratic
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Monica De La Cruz
RRepublican
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