summary
Introduced
02/12/2021
02/12/2021
In Committee
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for com- passionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic, and make other technical correc- tions.
AI Summary
This bill, the COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2021, aims to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review of the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, allow for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it defines the "covered emergency period" for when these provisions apply, expands eligibility for home detention for certain elderly non-violent offenders, allows for judicial review of home detention decisions, and provides for a shortened waiting period for compassionate release motions related to COVID-19 vulnerability. The bill also directs the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request resources to address staffing needs in each judicial district as a result of the changes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Dick Durbin (D)*,
Roy Blunt (R),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68. (on 06/08/2021)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...