Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 8, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 7134
Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 8, 2020)
Bend Toward Justice Act of 2020
This bill lowers the criminal intent standard—from willful to reckless—to convict a government official (including a law enforcement officer) for deprivation of rights while acting under color of law.
What just happenedJun 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4](D-MA)Sponsor
29 cosponsors29 D
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- Introduced in HouseJun 8, 2020
- Jun 8, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House