S-601 : Still Just a Bill

Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021

This bill limits the consideration of acquitted conduct (e.g., conduct underlying criminal charges for which an individual was found not guilty) by a federal court at sentencing.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-07-12CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 97.Senate
2021-07-12CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2021-06-10CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2021-03-04IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1121-1122)Senate
2021-03-04IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress