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Introduced
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to give Federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2026," aims to provide federal courts with more flexibility when deciding whether to detain individuals before trial for nonviolent drug offenses. Specifically, it amends Section 3142 of title 18 of the United States Code, which governs pretrial release and detention. The bill makes technical changes by updating a reference to a statute and, more significantly, removes a specific condition that previously dictated when pretrial detention could be considered for certain individuals, thereby granting judges broader discretion in these cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735) (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3960/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3960/BILLS-119s3960is.pdf |
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