S. 1573

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Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021

Introduced 5/11/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

5/11/2021 • Senate

Summary

Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2021

This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for failing to obtain medical attention for an individual in federal custody who displays medical distress.

Specifically, the bill requires federal law enforcement officers and the Bureau of Prisons' personnel to provide or obtain immediate medical attention for an individual in federal custody who displays medical distress. It criminalizes the negligent failure to obtain or provide such medical attention that results in unnecessary pain, injury, or death.

A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.

Introduced in Senate • 5/11/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Civil actions and liabilityCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care qualityLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officers