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Prohibiting Acquitted Conduct in Sentencing

This act aims to prevent courts from considering actions for which a person was acquitted when determining a sentence. This means if someone was found not guilty in one case, that fact cannot be used to increase their punishment in another, unrelated case. This is intended to protect citizens' rights and ensure sentences are based solely on proven offenses.
Key points
Federal, state, and tribal courts will be prohibited from considering conduct for which a person was acquitted when imposing a sentence.
The change also applies to situations where charges were dismissed, for example, due to insufficient evidence.
The new rules will apply to judgments entered on or after the act's enactment date.
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Print number: 118_HR_5430
Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-09-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5430.

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 2023-09-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal, state, and tribal courts will be prohibited from considering conduct for which a person was acquitted when imposing a sentence.
  • The change also applies to situations where charges were dismissed, for example, due to insufficient evidence.
  • The new rules will apply to judgments entered on or after the act's enactment date.
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. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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