To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 1951

Introduced

Mar 28, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Correctional facilities and imprisonment Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victims Criminal procedure and sentencing Government information and archives Judicial review and appeals Juvenile crime and gang violence

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Summary

This bill authorizes a court to reduce a prison term imposed on a defendant convicted as an adult for an offense committed as a juvenile if (1) the defendant has served at least 20 years in custody, and (2) the defendant is not a danger to public safety.

Actions

May 3, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 28, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 28, 2019

Introduced in House

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