Senate Bill 1595
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Thin Blue Line Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 12, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1595
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Thin Blue Line Act
This bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.
May 12, 2021
05/12/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
05/12/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:14 PM