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Racial Impact Assessments: Promoting Fairness in Criminal Justice Legislation

This act mandates assessments to determine how new laws and criminal penalties might affect different racial and ethnic groups. The goal is to prevent inequalities and ensure more thoughtful lawmaking, potentially reducing the number of individuals unfairly incarcerated or penalized.
Key points
Mandatory racial impact assessments for new criminal laws and regulations.
Analysis of effects on prison populations, correctional costs, and statistics by race, gender, and orientation.
Assessment information will be publicly available, increasing transparency in lawmaking.
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Print number: 118_HR_613
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Process start date: 2023-01-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wayne Ford Racial Impact Statement Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_613.

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 2023-01-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory racial impact assessments for new criminal laws and regulations.
  • Analysis of effects on prison populations, correctional costs, and statistics by race, gender, and orientation.
  • Assessment information will be publicly available, increasing transparency in lawmaking.
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. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15].

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.

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