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Second Look Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-9431| House 
| Updated: 12/6/2022
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Second Look Act of 2022 This bill allows a defendant who has served at least 10 years in prison to petition a federal court for a sentence reduction. Specifically, a court may reduce the prison term for a defendant if (1) the imposed prison term was more than 10 years; (2) the defendant has served at least 10 years in custody; and (3) the court finds that the defendant is not a danger to public safety, is ready for reentry, and the interests of justice warrant a sentence modification. The bill outlines the factors a court may consider in reducing a prison term. Further, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption of release for a defendant who is 50 years of age or older on the date of the petition.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3795
Second Look Act of 2019
Dec 6, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5193
Introduced in Senate
Dec 6, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 6, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3795
    Second Look Act of 2019


  • December 6, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5193
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 6, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 6, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-5193: Second Look Act of 2022

Second Look Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-9431| House 
| Updated: 12/6/2022
Second Look Act of 2022 This bill allows a defendant who has served at least 10 years in prison to petition a federal court for a sentence reduction. Specifically, a court may reduce the prison term for a defendant if (1) the imposed prison term was more than 10 years; (2) the defendant has served at least 10 years in custody; and (3) the court finds that the defendant is not a danger to public safety, is ready for reentry, and the interests of justice warrant a sentence modification. The bill outlines the factors a court may consider in reducing a prison term. Further, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption of release for a defendant who is 50 years of age or older on the date of the petition.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3795
Second Look Act of 2019
Dec 6, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5193
Introduced in Senate
Dec 6, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 6, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3795
    Second Look Act of 2019


  • December 6, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5193
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 6, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 6, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-5193: Second Look Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted