HR-1951 : Still Just a Bill

This bill authorizes a court to reduce a prison term imposed on a defendant convicted as an adult for an offense committed as a juvenile if (1) the defendant has served at least 20 years in custody, and (2) the defendant is not a danger to public safety.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.House committee actions
2019-03-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2019-03-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Correctional facilities and imprisonment
  • Crime victims
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Government information and archives
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Juvenile crime and gang violence

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