Bill · H.R. 7715· House(119-HR-7715)
Justice for Allie Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2026
- Last activity
- 2/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Justice for Allie Act aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It proposes to prohibit the coercion of protected adults into sending or transmitting intimate visual depictions. A protected adult is defined as an individual 18 years or older who is unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation due to specific conditions. The bill targets those who use mail or interstate commerce to persuade, induce, entice, or coerce these individuals with the intent to cause harm. Penalties include fines and imprisonment for up to one year for a first offense, or up to two years for subsequent offenses.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
The bill provides specific criminal protections for adults with cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities against sexual exploitation.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7
The bill provides legal protections against sexual exploitation specifically for individuals with various disabilities.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill protects seniors with neurocognitive disorders like Dementia or Alzheimer's from exploitation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of vulnerable individuals: The bill establishes a new offense under section 2245A to protect adults who are unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation due to conditions like Autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disorders, Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, major neurocognitive disorders, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or Schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder (Section 2, subsection a).
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Prevention of various forms of harm: The bill defines harm broadly to include physical, psychological, financial, or reputational harm, providing a legal mechanism to address these issues when they stem from the coercion of an intimate visual depiction (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Criminal penalties for offenders: Individuals found guilty of these actions face fines and potential imprisonment of up to 1 year for a first offense, or up to 2 years for second or subsequent offenses (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1 and 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan