United States 118th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6382 — Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Summary

To increase protections against sexually dangerous persons, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

2 sections in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Child protection and safety · 34 U.S.C. ch. 209 2 sections
  • § 20914 Information required in registration Amends

    34 U.S.C. § 20914 — at 20914(b)

    The law today

    (a) Provided by the offender The sex offender shall provide the following information to the appropriate official for inclusion in the sex offender registry: (1) The name of the sex offender (including any alias used by the individual). (2) The Social Security number of the sex offender. (3) The address of each residence at which the sex offender resides or will reside. (4) The name and address of any place where the sex offender is an employee or will be an employee. (5) The name and address of any place where the sex offender is a student or will be a student. (6) The license plate number and a description of any vehicle owned or operated by the sex offender. (7) Information relating to intended travel of the sex offender outside the United States, including any anticipated dates and places of departure, arrival, or return, carrier and flight numbers for air travel, destination country and address or other contact information therein, means and purpose of travel, and any other itinerary or other travel-related information required by the Attorney General. (8) Any other information required by the Attorney General. (b) Provided by the jurisdiction The jurisdiction in which the sex offender registers shall ensure that the following information is included in the registry for that sex offender: (1) A physical description of the sex offender. (2) The text of the provision of law defining the criminal offense for which the sex offender is registered. (3) The criminal history of the sex offender, including the date of all arrests and convictions; the status of parole, probation, or supervised release; registration status; and the existence of any outstanding arrest warrants for the sex offender. (4) A current photograph of the sex offender. (5) A set of fingerprints and palm prints of the sex offender. (6) A DNA sample of the sex offender. (7) A photocopy of a valid driver’s license or identification card issued to the sex offender by a jurisdiction. (8) Any other information required by the Attorney General. (c) Time and manner A sex offender shall provide and update information required under subsection (a), including information relating to intended travel outside the United States required under paragraph (7) of that subsection, in conformity with any time and manner requirements prescribed by the Attorney General.

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  • § 20971 Jimmy Ryce State civil commitment programs for sexually dangerous persons Amends

    34 U.S.C. § 20971 — at 20971(c)(1)

    The law today

    (a) Grants authorized Except as provided in subsection (b), the Attorney General shall make grants to jurisdictions for the purpose of establishing, enhancing, or operating effective civil commitment programs for sexually dangerous persons. (b) Limitation The Attorney General shall not make any grant under this section for the purpose of establishing, enhancing, or operating any transitional housing for a sexually dangerous person in or near a location where minors or other vulnerable persons are likely to come into contact with that person. (c) Eligibility (1) In general To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a jurisdiction shall, before the expiration of the compliance period— (A) have established a civil commitment program for sexually dangerous persons that is consistent with guidelines issued by the Attorney General; or (B) submit a plan for the establishment of such a program. (2) Compliance period The compliance period referred to in paragraph (1) expires on the date that is 2 years after July 27, 2006. However, the Attorney General may, on a case-by-case basis, extend the compliance period that applies to a jurisdiction if the Attorney General considers such an extension to be appropriate. (3) Release notice (A) Each civil commitment program for which funding is required under this section shall require the issuance of timely notice to a State official responsible for considering whether to pursue civil commitment proceedings upon the impending release of any person incarcerated by the State who— (i) has been convicted of a sexually violent offense; or (ii) has been deemed by the State to be at high risk for recommitting any sexual offense against a minor. (B) The program shall further require that upon receiving notice under subparagraph (A), the State official shall consider whether or not to pursue a civil commitment proceeding, or any equivalent proceeding required under State law. (d) Attorney General reports Not later than January 31 of each year, beginning with 2008, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report on the progress of jurisdictions in implementing this section and the rate of sexually violent offenses for each jurisdiction. (e) Definitions As used in this section: (1) The term “civil commitment program” means a program that involves— (A) secure civil confinement, including appropriate control, care, and treatment during such confinement; and (B) appropriate supervision, care, and treatment for individuals released following such confinement. (2) The term “sexually dangerous person” means a person suffering from a serious mental illness, abnormality, or disorder, as a result of which the individual would have serious difficulty in refraining from sexually violent conduct or child molestation. (3) The term “jurisdiction” has the meaning given such term in section 20911 of this title. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2010.

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Also cites: 42 U.S.C. § 1396b

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases reporting requirements for jurisdictions regarding sexually dangerous persons and modifies Medicaid and Medicare eligibility for those convicted of sexually violent offenses.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20971(c)(1)

    shall, before the expiration of the compliance period-- → shall-- (A) before the expiration of the compliance period--

    This change updates the structure of the requirements for jurisdictions to include submission of a list of convicted sexually dangerous individuals.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20971(c)(1)

    submit to the Attorney General a list of individuals who were convicted of a sexually dangerous offense in the previous fiscal year.

    Jurisdictions must now report annually to the Attorney General on individuals convicted of sexually dangerous offenses.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20971

    The Attorney General shall review the list submitted pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(B) to determine whether the convicted individual should be prosecuted for a Federal offense.

    The Attorney General is required to review submitted lists for potential federal prosecutions.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)

    Subject to paragraph (3), payment under section 1903(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)) shall not be made to a State with respect to medical assistance furnished to a specified individual under a State plan (or waiver of such plan) under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).

    Medicaid payments are prohibited for certain individuals convicted of sexually violent offenses.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395

    Subject to paragraph (3), a specified individual shall be deemed to be ineligible for-- (A) hospital insurance benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); and (B) supplementary medical insurance benefits under part B of title XVIII of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq.).

    Individuals convicted of sexually violent offenses are rendered ineligible for Medicare benefits.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)

    Exceptions for those who are inpatients of a hospital or skilled nursing facility and receive involuntary treatment.

    Exemptions are created for Medicaid and Medicare eligibility for individuals receiving involuntary treatment in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.

  • 34 U.S.C. 20914(b)

    Information about any relevant court case.

    This change adds requirements for providing information on relevant court cases in public sex offender registries.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  6. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  7. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6382 do?
To increase protections against sexually dangerous persons, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 6382?
HR 6382 is sponsored by Issa, Darrell (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 6382?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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