Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 7268 Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7268

Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7268

Bill HR 7268 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7268 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7268's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 18, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7268

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7268

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Correctional facilities and imprisonment

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Detention of persons

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Employment and training programs

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care quality

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Law enforcement officers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7268

Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020

To require Federal law enforcement and prison officials to obtain or provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody who display medical distress.

Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2020