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Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act

This new law aims to ensure that families of individuals in federal, state, or local custody are promptly and respectfully informed of serious injuries, illnesses, or deaths of their loved ones. It establishes clear rules for collecting emergency contact information, notification timelines, and the manner of information delivery, intending to prevent family suffering and improve agency transparency.
Key points
Mandatory collection of emergency contact information from individuals taken into custody.
Requirement to notify families of death within 12 hours, and serious injury or illness within 48 hours.
Detailed information to be provided to families, including cause of incident and medical facility contact details.
Procedures for returning personal belongings and remains of deceased individuals, and providing autopsy results.
Option for individuals to opt out of notifications and prohibition of coercion in data collection.
Appointment of an Ombudsman within the Department of Justice to investigate notification failures.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2718
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2025-04-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2718.

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 2025-04-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory collection of emergency contact information from individuals taken into custody.
  • Requirement to notify families of death within 12 hours, and serious injury or illness within 48 hours.
  • Detailed information to be provided to families, including cause of incident and medical facility contact details.
  • Procedures for returning personal belongings and remains of deceased individuals, and providing autopsy results.
  • Option for individuals to opt out of notifications and prohibition of coercion in data collection.
  • Appointment of an Ombudsman within the Department of Justice to investigate notification failures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37].

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 2025-12-22.

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