HR 5832 · 114th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Flexibility in Family Sentencing Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-07-14· Sponsored by Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2016-08-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Flexibility in Family Sentencing Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize pre-judgment probation for a pregnant or postpartum woman who: (1) commits a specified low-level offense, and (2) is an addict. The conditions of probation must require participation in a court-approved drug treatment program and periodic medical evaluations.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]NY