House Bill 7134
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 8, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7134
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020
This bill lowers the criminal intent standard—from willful to reckless—to convict a government official (including a law enforcement officer) for deprivation of rights while acting under color of law.
June 8, 2020
06/08/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/08/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:27:58 AM