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Act to Protect Supreme Court Opinions from Leaks

This act introduces new penalties for concealing, removing, or destroying Supreme Court opinions or draft opinions before their official publication. Its purpose is to protect the confidentiality of the Supreme Court's decision-making processes. Citizens may feel an indirect impact through increased trust in the integrity of the legal system.
Key points
New financial penalties ($5000) for unauthorized disclosure or destruction of Supreme Court opinions.
Individuals committing such acts may lose their right to appear before federal courts for life.
The act aims to prevent leaks of information from the Supreme Court before official announcement.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_441
Sponsor: Rep. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4]
Process start date: 2023-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Leak and Lose Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_441.

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 2023-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New financial penalties ($5000) for unauthorized disclosure or destruction of Supreme Court opinions.
  • Individuals committing such acts may lose their right to appear before federal courts for life.
  • The act aims to prevent leaks of information from the Supreme Court before official announcement.
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. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4].

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.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Security