Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act
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Topic: Crime and Law Enforcement
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R) - AZ
Summary
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for compelling a minor to engage in certain acts: animal crushing, self-harm, obscene speech, sexually explicit conduct, or abusive or degrading nonsexual conduct.
An offense, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense, is punishable by a fine, prison term, or both.
Additionally, in the case of an offense committed by a minor who is at least 13 years of age, the bill allows the minor to be prosecuted as an adult in federal court if certain criteria are met (e.g., possession of a firearm during the offense).
Legislative Subjects
Child safety and welfare; Crime and Law Enforcement; Crimes against animals and natural resources; Crimes against children; Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation; Domestic violence and child abuse
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-01-13
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