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Introduced
03/25/2020
03/25/2020
In Committee
03/25/2020
03/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the release of certain individuals in the custody of the United States because of their risk of exposure during a national emergency, and for other purposes. This bill establishes measures to reduce the number of individuals in federal custody during a national emergency relating to a communicable disease. Specifically, it does the following: requires certain categories of inmates to be released and placed in community supervision (e.g., home confinement); limits the use of pretrial detention; and modifies supervised release, including to limit the use of incarceration as a sanction for a parole violation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes measures to reduce the number of individuals in federal custody during a national emergency relating to a communicable disease. Specifically, it requires the Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Marshals Service to place certain categories of inmates, such as those who are 50 years or older, have a covered health condition, or are within 12 months of release, in community supervision (e.g., home confinement). It also limits the use of pretrial detention and modifies supervised release to prevent the use of incarceration as a sanction for parole violations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3579/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3579/BILLS-116s3579is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3579/BILLS-116s3579is.pdf.pdf |
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