HR 1950 116th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Child safety and welfare Criminal procedure and sentencing Juvenile crime and gang violence Violent crime

Sara's Law

Introduced: May 17, 2019 Introduced by: Westerman, Bruce Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

May 3, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Mar 28, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 28, 2019

Introduced in House

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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.

What's happening now May 3, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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