Bill Detail
H.R. 2718
Congress: 119
Title
Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025
Summary
Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop policies and procedures for notifying next-of-kin or other emergency contacts in the event of the death, or serious illness or serious injury, of an individual in custody. The bill requires DOJ to implement the policies and procedures at its detention agencies. Further, the bill requires DOJ to distribute model policies and procedures to state, territorial, tribal, and local detention agencies.
Sponsor
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove [D-CA-37]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Sep 24, 7:39 PM · synced 7d ago
Introduced
2025-04-08
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Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop policies and procedures for notifying next-…
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