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Sara's Law

USA116th CongressHR-1950| House 
| Updated: 5/3/2019
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (5)
Steve Stivers (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Child safety and welfareCriminal procedure and sentencingJuvenile crime and gang violenceViolent crime

Sara's Law

USA116th CongressHR-1950| House 
| Updated: 5/3/2019
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.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (5)
Steve Stivers (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareCriminal procedure and sentencingJuvenile crime and gang violenceViolent crime