Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 309
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 12, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 12, 2021
Latest Action
Feb 12, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
309
Congress
117
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
Illinois
Democrat
Delaware
Republican
Mississippi
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2021

This bill removes the presumption of pretrial detention for an individual who is charged with a federal drug offense for which the maximum term of imprisonment is 10 years or more.

Text (1)
February 12, 2021
Actions (2)
02/12/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
02/12/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:36 PM