Bill > HR10295

This bill, the Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024, requires federal law enforcement and prison officials (referred to as "covered officials") to obtain or provide immediate medical attention to individuals in their custody who display medical distress, such as breathing difficulties. The bill makes it unlawful for a covered official to negligently fail to do so, resulting in unnecessary pain, injury, or death to the individual. Covered officials who violate this requirement can be fined or imprisoned for up to one year. The bill also allows state attorneys general to bring civil actions against covered officials for such violations and requires federal agencies to investigate instances of failure to provide medical attention and refer cases for prosecution. Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies provide training to covered officials on obtaining or providing medical assistance to individuals in medical distress.