S1248 allows more elderly and terminally ill prisoners to qualify for early release. Affects elderly, terminally ill, and non-violent offenders in federal custody.
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Safer Detention Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: S1248 mainly affects elderly and terminally ill prisoners in federal custody. It also impacts non-violent offenders from Washington, D.C., and those sentenced before 1987.
Why this matters: This bill could change the lives of many prisoners and their families by allowing earlier reunification. It also addresses humanitarian concerns by reducing the time elderly and terminally ill prisoners spend in prison. Additionally, it could save taxpayer money by moving prisoners to home confinement, which is cheaper than keeping them in prison.
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