Wakiesha's Law
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HR 2115 — Wakiesha's Law
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Wakiesha's Law aims to address important issues related to crime and safety in our communities. It has recently been sent to a subcommittee for further discussion and review.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced in House Current html April 24, 2017
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The bill establishes requirements for state and local law enforcement agencies regarding the notification of next-of-kin in the event of death or life-threatening emergencies of individuals in custody.
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Section 6-8-104
andEstablishes a further requirement in the reporting process for the notification of next-of-kin.
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Section 6-8-104
.→ ;Changes punctuation to continue the list of reporting requirements.
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Section 6-8-104
(5) the date and time notification of death was provided to the next of kin or designated contact; (6) the date and time of each unsuccessful notification attempt was made; and (7) a detailed description of where any unclaimed bodies and property have been disposed of, including the amount of time lapsed prior to taking such action.
Adds specific new reporting requirements for notifications related to deaths in custody.
Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsors
- Karen Bass · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Bass, Karen Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 2115 do?
- Wakiesha's Law aims to address important issues related to crime and safety in our communities. It has recently been sent to a subcommittee for further discussion and review.
- Who sponsors HR 2115?
- HR 2115 is sponsored by Bass, Karen (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HR 2115?
- This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 2115?
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