United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 1508 — Thin Blue Line Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 116th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Thin Blue Line Act This bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds an aggravating factor for death penalty considerations related to the killing or targeting of public safety officers.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 3592

    (17) Killing or targeting of law enforcement officer.-- (A) The defendant killed or attempted to kill, in the circumstance described in subparagraph (B), a person who is authorized by law-- (i) to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or prosecution, or the incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; (ii) to apprehend, arrest, or prosecute an individual for any criminal violation of law; or (iii) to be a firefighter or other first responder. (B) The circumstance referred to in subparagraph (A) is that the person was killed or targeted-- (i) while he or she was engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; (ii) because of the performance of his or h er official duties; or (iii) because of his or her status as a public official or employee.

    This change introduces a new aggravating factor for considering the death penalty in cases involving the killing or targeting of law enforcement officers.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1508 do?
Thin Blue Line Act This bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.
Who sponsors S 1508?
S 1508 is sponsored by Toomey, Patrick (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1508?
This bill died with 116th 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 S 1508?
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