What does Preamble of Justice for Murder Victims Act do?

This bill aims to allow federal prosecution of homicides regardless of the time between the act causing death and the victim's death.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Justice for Murder Victims Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Justice for Murder Victims Act.

What does HOMICIDE OFFENSES. of Justice for Murder Victims Act do?

This section amends Chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 1123. Section 1123(a) allows prosecution for any homicide offense regardless of the time elapsed between the act/omission causing death and the victim's death. Section 1123(b) clarifies that this provision does not supersede limitations periods under section 3282(a). Section 1123(c) stipulates that the death penalty cannot be imposed unless the government proves the time elapsed between the act/omission and death was no more than one year and one day.

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Justice for Murder Victims Act

Last updated: 3/14/2025 · Introduced: 3/11/2025

Author: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill enables federal prosecution of homicide offenses regardless of the time between the act causing death and the victim's death.
The bill preserves existing statute of limitations rules under section 3282(a).
The death penalty remains an option, but requires proof that the time between the act and death was one year and one day or less.

119th Congresspassed senateHR. 1353(In Committee)Official page

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