Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7281
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Dismantle Mass Incarceration For Public Health Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 18, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 18, 2020
Latest Action
Jun 18, 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
7281
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Michigan
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
Mississippi
Democrat
North Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Dismantle Mass Incarceration For Public Health Act of 2020

This bill requires states and local governments, as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, to release eligible individuals from correctional facilities (including juvenile facilities) during the COVID-19 emergency. The bill specifies the categories of individuals who are eligible for release, including an individual who is (1) awaiting trial, (2) subject to an immigration detainer issued by the Department of Homeland Security, (3) medically vulnerable, (4) over the age of 55, or (5) a primary caregiver or pregnant.

The bill also requires states and local governments that receive funds under the program to implement recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in correctional facilities.

Text (1)
June 18, 2020
Actions (2)
06/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:16:18 PM