HR 9431 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Second Look Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-12-06· Sponsored by Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(2022-12-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Second Look Act of 2022 This bill allows a defendant who has served at least 10 years in prison to petition a federal court for a sentence reduction. Specifically, a court may reduce the prison term for a defendant if (1) the imposed prison term was more than 10 years; (2) the defendant has served at least 10 years in custody; and (3) the court finds that the defendant is not a danger to public safety, is ready for reentry, and the interests of justice warrant a sentence modification. The bill outlines the factors a court may consider in reducing a prison term. Further, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption of release for a defendant who is 50 years of age or older on the date of the petition.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats