To amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to establish a Federal civil right requiring that State laws, and the laws of the District of Columbia, relating to physical assault, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment be enforced without regard to the age of the victim.
Children's Equal Protection Act of 1994 - Amends the Revised Statutes to mandate that State criminal investigation and prosecution statutes that relate to physical assault or sexual assault, abuse, or harassment be applied without regard to the victim's age.
Imposes liability upon any person who under color of law fails to provide the affirmative protection or intervention required by this Act.
Declares that noncompliance by any jurisdiction shall serve as an absolute bar to receipt of Federal law-enforcement grants.
Prescribes guidelines for judicial relief, abstention, de novo review, and attorney's fees.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
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