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COVID-19: Easier Release and Home Detention for Vulnerable Inmates

This act aims to facilitate earlier release from prison and transfer to home detention for certain inmates, especially the elderly and sick, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It shortens the waiting period for considering requests for release and home detention, and expands the possibility of judicial review for such cases. This is intended to reduce the risk of illness in prisons and ensure more humane treatment.
Key points
Shortens the waiting period for home detention and compassionate release decisions from 30 to 10 days during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Individuals aged 60 or older or with underlying medical conditions are automatically considered at higher risk for severe COVID-19, qualifying them for compassionate release.
Courts can now independently decide on transferring elderly inmates to home detention, even if the Bureau of Prisons has not made a decision.
Changes rules for the minimum time served before elderly, non-violent offenders can apply for home detention.
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Print number: 117_HR_3669
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Process start date: 2021-06-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 Safer Detention Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3669.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Shortens the waiting period for home detention and compassionate release decisions from 30 to 10 days during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Individuals aged 60 or older or with underlying medical conditions are automatically considered at higher risk for severe COVID-19, qualifying them for compassionate release.
  • Courts can now independently decide on transferring elderly inmates to home detention, even if the Bureau of Prisons has not made a decision.
  • Changes rules for the minimum time served before elderly, non-violent offenders can apply for home detention.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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