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Second Look Act of 2019

Introduced: July 17, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Aug 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jul 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 17, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Second Look Act of 2019

This bill allows a defendant who has served at least 10 years in prison to petition a federal court for a sentence reduction.

Specifically, a court may reduce the prison term for a defendant if (1) the imposed prison term was more than 10 years; (2) the defendant has served at least 10 years in custody; and (3) the court finds that the defendant is not a danger to public safety, is ready for reentry, and the interests of justice warrant a sentence modification. The bill outlines the factors a court may consider in reducing a prison term.

Further, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant who is 50 years of age or older on the date of the petition.

What's happening now August 12, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3