Amendment provides that a State receiving funds shall require that the appropriate public authorities report promptly to the Attorney General the death of each individual who dies in custody while in a municipal or county jail, State prison, or other similar place of confinement.

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Amendment Number
128
Description
Amendment provides that a State receiving funds shall require that the appropriate public authorities report promptly to the Attorney General the death of each individual who dies in custody while in a municipal or county jail, State prison, or other similar place of confinement.
Purpose
An amendment to require a report to the Attorney General on the number of individuals who die while in custody at places of confinement.
Congress
104
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Feb 9, 1995
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Scott amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
18:28:17
Submitted Date
Feb 9, 1995
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 128 — Informed