In CommitteeFiled Apr 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 20, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure so the government can move to dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint. A judge may grant or deny the motion based on the interests of justice, but cannot dismiss a case while it is on trial unless the defendant agrees. It is intended to give prosecutors a clear mechanism to end cases while protecting defendants’ rights during trial.
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