S 3483
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the consideration of acquitted conduct at sentencing.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:48 AM
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Bill overview
This bill changes how federal judges consider a defendant’s past behavior when sentencing them. Specifically, it prohibits judges from using information about conduct for which a person was acquitted in a criminal trial or juvenile adjudication as a factor in determining the sentence. The bill clarifies the definition of ‘acquitted conduct’ to include dismissals based on motions for acquittal. It applies to cases where a judgment is entered on or after the bill’s enactment.
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