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34 U.S.C. 20145: Elimination of barriersText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 34-CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENTCHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE
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§20145. Elimination of barriers

(a)  Minors

A Federal agency may not require a survivor of human trafficking who is less than 18 years of age or a homeless youth to obtain the consent or signature of the parent or guardian of the survivor or homeless youth to receive a copy of a Government-issued identity card issued to the survivor or homeless youth.

(b)  Fees

A Federal agency may not charge a survivor of human trafficking or a homeless youth a fee to obtain a copy of a Government-issued identity card issued to the survivor or homeless youth.

( Pub. L. 117–347, title IV, § 402 , Jan. 5, 2023 , 136 Stat. 6208 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Definitions

Pub. L. 117–347, § 3, Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6199, provided that:

“(1)  Computer.⁠—The term ‘computer’ includes a computer network and any interactive electronic device.

“(2)  Cybercrime against individuals.⁠—The term ‘cybercrime against individuals’ has the meaning given that term in section 1401(a) [of the] Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (34 U.S.C. 30107(a)).

“(3)  Homeless youth.⁠—The term ‘homeless youth’ has the meaning given the term ‘homeless children and youths’ in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).”