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New Law Against Coercing Children to Commit Harm Online

This bill creates a new federal crime for intentionally pressuring children online to harm themselves, others, or animals, or to commit acts like doxxing or swatting. It aims to protect minors from dangerous online manipulation by making such actions severely punishable. This means stronger legal tools to prosecute those who exploit children for harmful purposes.
Key points
Makes it a serious federal crime to coerce a child under 18 into suicide, violence, animal cruelty, arson, doxxing, or swatting.
Introduces harsh penalties, including life imprisonment for coercing suicide or murder, and up to 30 years for other harmful acts.
Expands existing child protection laws to specifically address online coercion and manipulation, enhancing safeguards for children in digital spaces.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3397
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2025-12-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ECCHO Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3397.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Makes it a serious federal crime to coerce a child under 18 into suicide, violence, animal cruelty, arson, doxxing, or swatting.
  • Introduces harsh penalties, including life imprisonment for coercing suicide or murder, and up to 30 years for other harmful acts.
  • Expands existing child protection laws to specifically address online coercion and manipulation, enhancing safeguards for children in digital spaces.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-11.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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