S 2831 118th Congress Senate Finance and Financial Sector

SACKLER Act

Introduced: September 18, 2023 Introduced by: Blumenthal, Richard Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sep 18, 2023

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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 September 18, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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