United States · Bill · S
S. 1549 (113th)
Stop the Sale of Murderabilia Act of 2013
Introduced
25 September 2013
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 9/24/2013 S6891-6892)
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10 August 2026
Summary
Stop the Sale of Murderabilia Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a federal or state prison inmate convicted of a crime of violence from knowingly placing in the mail or causing to be delivered in interstate or foreign commerce any property, article, or object. Sets forth exceptions for a mailing or delivery of title to real property, title to motor vehicles, or a security to satisfy debt that is: (1) imposed by law or a court order; or (2) incurred through a contract for legal services, a mortgage on the primary residence of the immediate family of the inmate, the education or medical care of the inmate or a member of the immediate family of the inmate, or life, health, home, or car insurance. Provides for civil and criminal forfeiture of real or personal property used to commit such a crime or obtained as a result of such crime. Provides civil remedies, including injunctions, damages, and attorney fees, for persons aggrieved by prisoners using the mail in violation of this Act.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 September 2013
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 September 2013
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 25 September 2013
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1549
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/s/1549