Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act
Last recorded step: House, Jan 13, 2026.
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This bill would create a federal crime for compelling a minor to engage in self-harm, animal crushing, or sexually explicit conduct.
What it does
This bill would establish a new federal criminal offense for compelling a minor to engage in acts such as animal crushing, self-harm, sexually explicit conduct, or abusive nonsexual conduct. Individuals who commit, attempt, or conspire to commit these acts would face penalties including fines and imprisonment. Additionally, the proposal would allow minors aged 13 or older to be prosecuted as adults in federal court for these offenses under specific circumstances, such as the possession of a firearm.
Who is affected
This bill affects minors who are victims of being compelled to engage in animal crushing, self-harm, obscene speech, or sexually explicit and abusive conduct. It also impacts individuals who commit, attempt, or conspire to commit these acts, including minors at least 13 years of age who may face prosecution as adults in federal court under specific circumstances. Additionally, the legislation applies to the federal court system and law enforcement agencies responsible for prosecuting these new criminal offenses.
Key provisions
- Establishment of new federal criminal offense. The bill creates a federal crime for compelling a minor to engage in animal crushing, self-harm, obscene speech, sexually explicit conduct, or abusive or degrading nonsexual conduct.
- Criminal penalties for violations. Individuals who commit, attempt, or conspire to commit the newly established offense are subject to criminal penalties including fines, imprisonment, or both.
- Adult prosecution for certain minors. Minors at least 13 years of age may be prosecuted as adults in federal court if specific criteria are met, such as the possession of a firearm during the commission of the offense.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
Not applicable: Bill establishes wholly new authority with no reference to prior law
Stated purpose
This bill aims to protect minors by establishing a new federal criminal offense for compelling a minor to engage in animal crushing, self-harm, obscene speech, sexually explicit conduct, or abusive nonsexual conduct. It also provides for criminal penalties and allows for certain minors to be prosecuted as adults for these offenses under specific criteria.