House Bill 1951
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1951
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
March 28, 2019
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05/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:47:28 PM