What does Preamble of Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The stated purpose is to prohibit staged collisions involving commercial motor vehicles. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 7, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2025.

What does STAGING OF MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISIONS WITH COMMERCIAL MOTOR of Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code by adding Section 80505, concerning the staging of motor vehicle collisions with commercial motor vehicles. It establishes a penalty for intentionally causing or arranging a collision with a commercial motor vehicle, including fines and imprisonment of up to 20 years. It further establishes a more severe penalty, including imprisonment of not less than 20 years, for collisions causing serious bodily injury or death. A person cannot be prosecuted under this section if they have already been convicted or acquitted for the same act under state or territorial laws.

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Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/7/2025 · Introduced: 4/7/2025

Author: Mike Collins (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes federal criminal penalties, including imprisonment, for intentionally staging collisions involving commercial motor vehicles.
The bill imposes harsher penalties, including a minimum 20-year prison sentence, for staged collisions resulting in serious bodily injury or death.
Individuals already prosecuted or acquitted under state or territorial laws for the same act are exempt from federal prosecution under this bill.

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