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Bill117th CongressFiled May 12, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1595

Thin Blue Line Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 12, 2021)

Thin Blue Line Act

This bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

What just happenedMay 12, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
18 cosponsors18 R
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  1. May 12, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. May 12, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Thin Blue Line Act — Informed