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US S2472

US S2472
SACKLER Act Stop shielding Assets from Corporate Known Liability by Eliminating non-debtor Releases Act


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Introduced
07/26/2021
In Committee
07/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit the non-consensual release of claims by States, municipalities, federally recognized Tribes, or the United States against non-debtors, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Stop shielding Assets from Corporate Known Liability by Eliminating non-debtor Releases Act (SACKLER Act), aims to prohibit non-consensual releases of claims by states, municipalities, federally recognized tribes, or the United States against non-debtors in bankruptcy cases. The bill amends the Bankruptcy Code to restrict a court's ability to enjoin or release such claims, except as provided under the existing Section 524(g) regarding asbestos-related liability. The bill also allows a court to issue a temporary stay, not exceeding 90 days, on actions against non-debtors that could have been commenced before the bankruptcy case.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/26/2021)

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