Senate bill introduced regarding notification of deaths or injuries in custody
/ 1 min read
Table of Contents
Senator [Name] has introduced the Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025. The bill would require federal agencies to follow specific procedures when a person in their custody dies, is injured, or becomes ill.
Why it matters: This is an administrative change aimed at creating a uniform standard for how federal agencies communicate medical emergencies or deaths involving people in their custody to their families.
Who it affects
- People held in federal custody (such as in prisons or detention centers)
This information comes from Congress.gov; please consult the official bill text before relying on this summary.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document