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Accountability for Federal Officers Denying Immediate Medical Care to Detainees.

This Act establishes new duties and penalties for federal officers (law enforcement, Bureau of Prisons, US Marshals) who negligently fail to provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody displaying medical distress, such as breathing difficulties. If this failure results in unnecessary pain, injury, or death, the officer faces fines and up to one year in prison. Citizens gain increased protection for their health and life while in federal custody, and State Attorneys General are empowered to bring civil actions on behalf of aggrieved residents.
Key points
New Federal Offense: Negligently failing to provide immediate medical attention to an individual in federal custody who displays medical distress.
Penalties for Officers: Fines and/or up to 1 year imprisonment if the failure results in unnecessary pain, injury, or death.
Mandatory Investigations: Appropriate Inspectors General must investigate all instances where failure to provide immediate medical care leads to injury or death.
State Civil Enforcement: State Attorneys General can file civil actions against federal officials on behalf of affected residents.
Required Training: Agencies must provide training to covered officials on obtaining or providing medical assistance to individuals in medical distress.
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Print number: 118_S_5394
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-11-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5394.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Federal Offense: Negligently failing to provide immediate medical attention to an individual in federal custody who displays medical distress.
  • Penalties for Officers: Fines and/or up to 1 year imprisonment if the failure results in unnecessary pain, injury, or death.
  • Mandatory Investigations: Appropriate Inspectors General must investigate all instances where failure to provide immediate medical care leads to injury or death.
  • State Civil Enforcement: State Attorneys General can file civil actions against federal officials on behalf of affected residents.
  • Required Training: Agencies must provide training to covered officials on obtaining or providing medical assistance to individuals in medical distress.
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 Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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