S. 2452 (109th): Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006

Introduced:
Mar 16, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Sen. Evan Bayh [D-IN]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 16, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 16, 2006
Referred to Committee Mar 16, 2006
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (3R, 1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to prohibit picketing at the funerals of members and former members of the armed forces.

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Last updated Mar 16, 2006.
7 pages

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3/16/2006--Introduced.
Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006 - Prohibits states or local governments from issuing permits for picketing during the funeral of a member or former member of the Armed Forces.
Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit persons from picketing at the funeral of a member or former member of the Armed Forces. Imposes a fine and/or imprisonment of up to five years. Defines "picketing" as protest activities within 300 feet of a cemetery, mortuary, or church from one hour before to one hour after a funeral of a member of the Armed Forces.

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  • Title 10: ARMED FORCES
  • Subtitle A: General Military Law
  • Part I: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS
  • Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS
  • Section 101: Definitions

Other Citations

  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 67