US HB4332 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-0)
Status: Introduced on November 9 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-12-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Grand Jury Reform Act of 2017 This bill conditions a state or local government's receipt of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program on the state's compliance with certain requirements following an incident involving the use of deadly force by a local law enforcement officer that results in a person's death. Specifically, the governor must appoint a special prosecutor to present evidence before a judge to determine whether probable cause exists to criminally charge the law enforcement officer. The hearing must be open to the public.

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Title

Grand Jury Reform Act of 2017

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-12-13HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
2017-11-09HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2017-11-09HouseIntroduced in House

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