To ensure that homicides can be prosecuted under Federal law without regard to the time elapsed between the act or omission that caused the death of the victim and the death itself.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires homicide offenses Chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1123.No maximum time period between act or omission and death of victim(a)In generalA prosecution may and requires no maximum time period between act or omission and death of victim A prosecution may be instituted for any homicide offense under this title without regard to the time that elapsed between— the act or omission. It relies on compliance mandates and definition changes. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires homicide offenses Chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1123.No maximum time period between act or omission and death of victim(a)In generalA prosecution may...
- Requires no maximum time period between act or omission and death of victim A prosecution may be instituted for any homicide offense under this title without regard to the time that elapsed between— the act or omission...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires homicide offenses Chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1123.No maximum time period between act or omission and death of victim(a)In generalA prosecution may and requires no maximum time period between act or omission and death of victim A prosecution may be instituted for any homicide offense under this title without regard to the time that elapsed between— the act or omission.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries
Primary Purpose
The bill requires homicide offenses Chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1123.No maximum time period between act or omission and death of victim(a)In generalA prosecution may and requires no maximum time period between act or omission and death of victim A prosecution may be instituted for any homicide offense under this title without regard to the time that elapsed between— the act or omission.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Sponsors
Chuck Grassley
R-IA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
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