What does Preamble of Justice for Allie Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code. The stated purpose is to prohibit coercing protected adults to send or otherwise transmit an intimate visual depiction.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Justice for Allie Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Justice for Allie Act.

What does SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF PROTECTED ADULTS. of Justice for Allie Act do?

This section amends Chapter 109A of Title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 2245A, concerning the sexual exploitation of protected adults. The new section establishes an offense for knowingly persuading, inducing, enticing, or coercing a protected adult to send an intimate visual depiction with the intent to harm them, or attempting to do so, using mail or interstate/foreign commerce. Penalties for a first offense include a fine, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. Subsequent offenses carry a fine and imprisonment for up to two years. A 'protected adult' is defined as an individual 18 or older who is unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation due to conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, major neurocognitive disorder, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, or another psychotic disorder. The term 'harm' is broadly defined to include physical, psychological, financial, or reputational harm.

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Justice for Allie Act

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Haley Stevens (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

The Justice for Allie Act establishes a new federal crime for coercing a protected adult into sending intimate visual depictions with the intent to harm them.
This bill defines 'protected adult' as an individual 18 or older with conditions like autism or dementia that impair their ability to protect themselves.
Penalties for violating this law include fines and imprisonment, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses.

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