Shield Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 12, 2013)
Shield Act - Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to permit a Special Victims' Counsel who is representing an alleged victim of a rape, sexual assault, or forcible sodomy offense to speak on behalf of such victim in a preliminary criminal investigation (Article 32 Investigation) of any such offense when the victim has the right to be heard. Prohibits: (1) questions during such investigation about the sexual behavior of an alleged victim that is not directly related to the charge or specification being investigated, or (2) the admission of any evidence to prove or show a sexual predisposition on the part of an alleged victim.
What just happenedJan 24, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 12, 2013
- Jan 24, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Dec 12, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Dec 12, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 12, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House