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Early prison release for certain nonviolent offenders.

This bill allows for earlier release from prison for individuals who have served at least half their sentence, are 45 years or older, have no history of violent crime convictions, and have not engaged in violent disciplinary violations while incarcerated. This aims to reduce the prison population and potentially lower the costs of inmate maintenance, impacting the justice system.
Key points
Prisoners aged 45 and over who have served half their sentence may be released early.
Early release applies only to those with no violent crime convictions or violent prison conduct.
The change could affect prison populations and their maintenance costs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_54
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_54.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prisoners aged 45 and over who have served half their sentence may be released early.
  • Early release applies only to those with no violent crime convictions or violent prison conduct.
  • The change could affect prison populations and their maintenance 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. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

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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