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Second Look Act: Opportunity to Reduce Long Prison Sentences

This act allows individuals sentenced to over 10 years in prison to petition for a review of their sentence after serving at least 10 years. The court will assess if the person is no longer a danger and is ready for reentry into society, potentially leading to a reduced sentence. This aims to decrease the number of people serving lengthy sentences and support their reintegration.
Key points
Allows review of sentences longer than 10 years after serving 10 years.
Court assesses if the individual is not a danger and is ready for societal reentry.
Individuals aged 50 or older have a rebuttable presumption for release.
Applies to convictions entered before, on, or after the act's enactment date.
Introduces supervised release even if not part of the original sentence.
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Print number: 117_HR_9431
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2022-12-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Second Look Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9431.

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 2022-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows review of sentences longer than 10 years after serving 10 years.
  • Court assesses if the individual is not a danger and is ready for societal reentry.
  • Individuals aged 50 or older have a rebuttable presumption for release.
  • Applies to convictions entered before, on, or after the act's enactment date.
  • Introduces supervised release even if not part of the original sentence.
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. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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