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Introduced
02/28/2018
02/28/2018
In Committee
02/28/2018
02/28/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
GRACE Act Granting Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2018
AI Summary
This bill, the Granting Release And Compassion Effectively (GRACE) Act of 2018, amends Section 3582 of Title 18 of the United States Code to improve the compassionate release process of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The key provisions include: (1) allowing defendants to file for compassionate release if the BOP fails to act on their request within 30 days; (2) requiring the BOP to notify a defendant's representatives within 72 hours of a terminal illness diagnosis, provide family visitation within 7 days, and process the compassionate release request within 14 days; (3) mandating the BOP to regularly inform inmates of their right to request compassionate release and the associated procedures; and (4) requiring the BOP to submit annual reports to Congress detailing various statistics and information related to compassionate release requests.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Brian Schatz (D)*,
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Mike Lee (R),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/28/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2471/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2471/BILLS-115s2471is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2471/BILLS-115s2471is.pdf.pdf |
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