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Easier Home Detention and Compassionate Release for Elderly and Ill Inmates

This act makes it easier for elderly and terminally ill inmates to apply for home detention or compassionate release by speeding up court review. It also extends the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program until 2029 and adjusts eligibility criteria, potentially allowing more individuals to qualify.
Key points
Courts can now review requests for home detention for elderly or terminally ill inmates more quickly if the Bureau of Prisons doesn't act within 30 days.
More inmates may qualify for home detention as the required time served is reduced from 2/3 to 1/2 of their sentence, including earned credits.
The home detention program for elderly, nonviolent offenders is extended until 2029, providing more time for eligible individuals to benefit.
The process for compassionate release is streamlined, especially for older cases, allowing courts to intervene sooner if the prison system delays.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3485
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2025-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safer Detention Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3485.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Courts can now review requests for home detention for elderly or terminally ill inmates more quickly if the Bureau of Prisons doesn't act within 30 days.
  • More inmates may qualify for home detention as the required time served is reduced from 2/3 to 1/2 of their sentence, including earned credits.
  • The home detention program for elderly, nonviolent offenders is extended until 2029, providing more time for eligible individuals to benefit.
  • The process for compassionate release is streamlined, especially for older cases, allowing courts to intervene sooner if the prison system delays.
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 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

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 2026-01-11.

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