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Easier Home Detention for Elderly Nonviolent Offenders

This bill aims to reduce the time elderly nonviolent offenders must serve in prison before becoming eligible for home detention. The change allows for earlier transfer to home detention, taking into account their good behavior credits earned in prison. This could potentially lower incarceration costs and facilitate their reintegration into society under supervised conditions.
Key points
Elderly nonviolent offenders will have an easier path to home detention.
Time served in prison before home detention eligibility will be reduced by good time credits.
The change may impact prison populations and associated costs.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_929
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Process start date: 2021-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide that the amount of time that an elderly offender must serve before being eligible for placement in home detention is to be reduced by the amount of good time credits earned by the prisoner, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_929.

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 2021-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Elderly nonviolent offenders will have an easier path to home detention.
  • Time served in prison before home detention eligibility will be reduced by good time credits.
  • The change may impact prison populations and associated costs.
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. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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