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Justice for Allie Act

USA119th CongressHR-7715| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation introduces a new federal offense aimed at protecting vulnerable adults from sexual exploitation. It specifically prohibits individuals from knowingly persuading, inducing, enticing, or coercing a protected adult to send or transmit an intimate visual depiction through interstate or foreign commerce, with the intent to cause harm. The bill defines "harm" broadly to include physical, psychological, financial, or reputational damage. A "protected adult" is defined as an individual aged 18 or older who is unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation due to specific conditions. These conditions include autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, major neurocognitive disorder, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or schizophrenia. Offenders face penalties including fines and imprisonment for up to one year for a first offense, increasing to up to two years for subsequent offenses.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Justice for Allie Act

USA119th CongressHR-7715| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This legislation introduces a new federal offense aimed at protecting vulnerable adults from sexual exploitation. It specifically prohibits individuals from knowingly persuading, inducing, enticing, or coercing a protected adult to send or transmit an intimate visual depiction through interstate or foreign commerce, with the intent to cause harm. The bill defines "harm" broadly to include physical, psychological, financial, or reputational damage. A "protected adult" is defined as an individual aged 18 or older who is unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation due to specific conditions. These conditions include autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, major neurocognitive disorder, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or schizophrenia. Offenders face penalties including fines and imprisonment for up to one year for a first offense, increasing to up to two years for subsequent offenses.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted