HR 8077 United States House · 118th Congress

Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2024

This bill modifies bankruptcy law to prevent debtors from using bankruptcy proceedings to avoid paying for alleged child sexual abuse. It requires courts to hold conferences within 60 days for victim impact statements (describing emotional, physical, or financial harm suffered), prohibits bankruptcy filings for such claims, and mandates forensic reviews of nonprofit debtors (501(c)(3) organizations) in related cases. Victims are treated as creditors with special protections, including limits on sealing evidence to protect their identity. The changes apply specifically to bankruptcy cases where debts stem from alleged child abuse allegations.
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Introduced Apr 18, 2024 Last action Apr 18, 2024
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Apr 18, 2024
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