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Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act

This act establishes mandatory procedures for federal agencies to notify families about serious health incidents or deaths of individuals in federal custody. It aims to ensure timely and comprehensive information for next-of-kin, enhancing their rights and reducing distress caused by lack of knowledge about their detained loved ones.
Key points
Federal agencies must collect emergency contact information and notify next-of-kin of death (within 12 hours) or serious injury/illness (within 48 hours) of individuals in custody.
Notifications must include pertinent details of the event, including cause of death (if determined) and information about ongoing investigations.
The act requires federal agencies to develop and distribute model policies for states, local governments, and tribes to implement similar procedures.
Families have the right to information about autopsies and their results, as well as to retrieve personal belongings and remains of the deceased.
Individuals in custody can designate emergency contacts and medical proxies, with the option to opt out of notifications.
An Ombudsman position within the Department of Justice is established to monitor compliance with notification requirements.
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Print number: 118_HR_10367
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2024-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10367.

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 2024-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must collect emergency contact information and notify next-of-kin of death (within 12 hours) or serious injury/illness (within 48 hours) of individuals in custody.
  • Notifications must include pertinent details of the event, including cause of death (if determined) and information about ongoing investigations.
  • The act requires federal agencies to develop and distribute model policies for states, local governments, and tribes to implement similar procedures.
  • Families have the right to information about autopsies and their results, as well as to retrieve personal belongings and remains of the deceased.
  • Individuals in custody can designate emergency contacts and medical proxies, with the option to opt out of notifications.
  • An Ombudsman position within the Department of Justice is established to monitor compliance with notification requirements.
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. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [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 2025-12-24.

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