Protecting Minors from Coercion
Official: Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act
This bill aims to protect minors by making it illegal to coerce them into harmful actions, including self-harm and sexual exploitation. It seeks to ensure a safer environment for children and hold offenders accountable.
Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act of 2025 or the CSAFE Act of 2025This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for compelling a minor to engage in certain acts: animal crushing, self-harm, obscene speech, sexually explicit conduct, or abusive or degrading nonsexual conduct. An offense, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense, is punishable by a fine, prison term, or both. Additionally, in the case of an offense committed by a minor who is at least 13 years of age, the bill allows the minor to be prosecuted as an adult in federal court if certain criteria are met (e. g., possession of a firearm during the offense).
1. This bill makes it illegal to force minors to harm themselves or others. 2. It prohibits using threats or manipulation to make children engage in harmful activities. 3. Those who violate this law could face fines or prison time. 4. The penalties increase if serious injury or death results from the coercion. 5. The bill aims to create a safer environment for children.
This bill affects minors who may be targeted for coercion and their families.