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S 3239119th CongressIn Committee
JAIL Act
Introduced: Nov 20, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-Montana)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The JAIL Act authorizes civil actions against judges and government entities that release repeat offenders on bail, allowing victims to seek damages when harmed during the release period.
Key Points
- 1Allows civil actions against judges who release repeat offenders on bail
- 2Permits actions against other government entities involved in release decisions
- 3Applies when a repeat offender harms another person during release
- 4Provides for damages to victims or their families
- 5Eliminates judicial immunity as a defense
- 6Defines repeat offenders as those with prior crimes of violence
Impact Areas
Judicial systemCriminal justice reformVictims' rightsBail reform policiesGovernment accountability
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