Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 11, 2021)
Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for failing to obtain medical attention for an individual in federal custody who displays medical distress.
Specifically, the bill requires federal law enforcement officers and the Bureau of Prisons' personnel to provide or obtain immediate medical attention for an individual in federal custody who displays medical distress. It criminalizes the negligent failure to obtain or provide such medical attention that results in unnecessary pain, injury, or death.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.
What just happenedNov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 11, 2021
- Nov 9, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 11, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House