Creates new federal crime for coercing children to commit harm, including suicide or violence.
This bill would create a new federal crime. It targets adults who intentionally force children under 18 to commit harmful acts like suicide, violence, or online harassment. This law would protect minors by making such coercion illegal, and offenders would face severe federal prison time and fines.
Today, federal law does not have a specific crime for intentionally coercing a minor to commit harmful acts like suicide, killing, or serious injury, or to commit arson, doxxing, or swatting. This bill would create a new federal criminal offense, Section 2261C of Title 18, United States Code, specifically making these actions illegal. It would also establish clear penalties, including potential life imprisonment for the most severe acts, and broaden the definition of child exploitation to include online coercion.
S 3397 · 119th Congress · December 9, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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