S 1501 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to prohibit the pretrial release of any person charged with an act of aggravated terrorism.

Introduced 1979-07-12· Sponsored by Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-07-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the pretrial release of any person charged with an act of terrorism, as defined by this Act, if the judicial officer determines that such release would pose a danger to any person or to the community. Amends the District of Columbia Code to provide that there is a rebuttable presumption that the release of a person charged with an act of terrorism will not reasonably assure the safety of any other person or the community.…

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