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HR 4526 103th Congress House Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Assault Child abuse Child molesting Civil actions and liability Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation Damages Economics and Public Finance Equality before the law Evidence (Law) Families Federal aid to law enforcement agencies Injunctions Law Legal fees Liability (Law) Parties to actions Prosecution Punitive damages

Children's Equal Protection Act of 1994

Introduced: May 26, 1994 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 27, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
May 26, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
May 26, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Children's Equal Protection Act of 1994 - Amends the Revised Statutes to mandate that State criminal investigation and prosecution statutes that relate to physical assault or sexual assault, abuse, or harassment be applied without regard to the victim's age.

Imposes liability upon any person who under color of law fails to provide the affirmative protection or intervention required by this Act.

Declares that noncompliance by any jurisdiction shall serve as an absolute bar to receipt of Federal law-enforcement grants.

Prescribes guidelines for judicial relief, abstention, de novo review, and attorney's fees.

What's happening now June 27, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

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