S 1322
Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025
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This bill, the Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025, aims to ensure that families and designated emergency contacts are promptly notified when an individual in federal custody dies, suffers a serious illness, or experiences a serious injury. It establishes federal policies and procedures for detention agencies to handle these notifications, and also provides model policies for states, local governments, and Tribal nations to implement similar practices. The goal is to improve communication and provide compassionate support to families of incarcerated individuals.
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