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Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025
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This bill, the Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025, aims to ensure that federal law enforcement and prison officials promptly provide medical attention to individuals in their custody who are experiencing medical distress. It establishes a legal framework to hold officials accountable for failing to do so, potentially leading to fines or imprisonment, and creates a process for state attorneys general to pursue civil action. The bill also mandates training for these officials on how to respond to medical emergencies.
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