Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025

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Explore the details of House Bill 2718 Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/5/2025, 1:25 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2718

The Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025, designated as H.R. 2718 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 8, 2025, aims to address the notification process for families in cases where a loved one dies, gets injured, or falls ill while in custody. Specific provisions within the bill focus on ensuring timely, transparent, and sensitive communication with family members regarding incidents involving individuals under custodial care, with the goal of promoting accountability and support for affected families.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2718

Bill HR 2718 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 8, 2025. Bill HR 2718 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 8, 2025. Bill HR 2718's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2718

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2718

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2718

To establish Federal policies and procedures to notify the next-of-kin or other emergency contact upon the death, or serious illness or serious injury, of an individual in Federal custody, to provide model policies for States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes to implement and enforce similar policies and procedures, and for other purposes.