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DC Inmates Closer to Home: New Placement Rules

This new law aims to place convicted individuals from the District of Columbia in prisons located closer to their homes, within 250 miles of the District of Columbia. This is intended to facilitate family contact and support their reintegration into society after serving their sentences. There are exceptions to this rule in extraordinary circumstances.
Key points
Inmates from the District of Columbia will be placed in correctional facilities no further than 250 miles from the District of Columbia, unless they consent to a more distant placement.
The goal is to facilitate contact with family and loved ones, which can aid in their return to normal life after release from prison.
In exceptional circumstances, such as for security reasons, it will be possible to place an inmate further away, but this requires a written explanation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3339
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Reentry for District of Columbia Residents in the Bureau of Prisons Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3339.

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 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Inmates from the District of Columbia will be placed in correctional facilities no further than 250 miles from the District of Columbia, unless they consent to a more distant placement.
  • The goal is to facilitate contact with family and loved ones, which can aid in their return to normal life after release from prison.
  • In exceptional circumstances, such as for security reasons, it will be possible to place an inmate further away, but this requires a written explanation.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

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 2025-12-25.

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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