Bill > S1914

This bill, named the Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025, establishes new legal requirements and penalties for federal law enforcement officers, Bureau of Prisons employees, and U.S. Marshals Service personnel when individuals in their custody display medical distress. The bill makes it unlawful for these "covered officials" to negligently fail to obtain or provide immediate medical attention to individuals showing signs of medical distress, such as breathing difficulties, if that failure results in unnecessary pain, injury, or death. Violations can result in fines, imprisonment up to one year, or both. The bill also mandates that each agency's Inspector General investigate such incidents and refer cases to the Attorney General for potential prosecution. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to establish a confidential complaint process for reporting these incidents and mandates training for covered officials on providing medical assistance. State attorneys general are also empowered to bring civil actions in federal court to seek equitable and declaratory relief on behalf of aggrieved residents. This legislation aims to hold federal law enforcement and prison officials accountable for medical neglect and protect the health and safety of individuals in federal custody.

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