HR 2096
117th Congress
House
Finance and Financial Sector
Bankruptcy
Corporate finance and management
Judicial procedure and administration
Specialized courts
SACKLER Act
Introduced: March 19, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Apr 16, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1879)
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Stop shielding Assets from Corporate Known Liability by Eliminating non-debtor Releases Act or the SACKLER Act
This bill prohibits a bankruptcy court from releasing claims against non-debtors brought by states, tribes, municipalities, or the federal government. However, the bankruptcy court may issue a stay not exceeding 90 days regarding such a claim.
Complex bankruptcies may involve creditor claims against non-debtors associated with the debtor, such as the debtor's officers, directors, or employees. Currently, in carrying out a bankruptcy plan, certain courts may release non-debtors from liability (there is a circuit split regarding this practice).
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Committees of jurisdiction
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