House Bill 2858
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2858
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Sara's Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2021
This bill modifies federal sentencing options for individuals who commit criminal offenses as juveniles.
Specifically, the bill authorizes federal sentencing courts to do the following:
- impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum for a juvenile who was convicted of a violent offense against a person who engaged in certain conduct (e.g., trafficking, abuse, or assault) against the juvenile,
- impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum by up to 35% to reflect the juvenile's age and prospect for rehabilitation, and
- reduce a prison term imposed on a defendant convicted as an adult for an offense committed as a juvenile if the defendant has served at least 20 years in custody and is not a danger to public safety.
April 26, 2021
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10/19/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
04/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:34 PM