Jane’s Law

HR 6988, "Jane's Law," creates a federal criminal offense for intentionally traveling across state lines to avoid paying court-ordered property settlements exceeding $5,000 to a spouse or former spouse following divorce or separation. The bill specifically targets individuals who evade these legally mandated payments by moving interstate, making it punishable by up to two years in prison, fines, or both. Upon conviction, courts must order mandatory restitution equal to the unpaid amount. This law directly affects people who fail to comply with state or tribal court orders for spousal property division, expanding federal jurisdiction beyond existing child support enforcement.