This bill would change federal prison terms for two crimes: aggravated sexual abuse (18 U.S.C. 2241) and sexual abuse (18 U.S.C. 2242). The text replaces the current wording "imprisoned for any term of years or life" with "imprisoned for not less than 30 years or for life." The bill was introduced on January 14, 2025, and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Sponsors listed are Representatives Anna Paulina Luna, Mary Miller, Brandon Gill, and Marlin Stutzman.
If a person is convicted under these specific federal statutes, a court would be required to sentence them to at least 30 years in prison or to life. The change in sentencing language applies to federal prosecutions for aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse. No publicly available information on how this change would interact with state criminal cases.
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