S 3960·Federal·senate
Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Mar 2, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735)
Mar 2, 2026
Summary
The bill changes federal pre‑trial detention rules so judges can decide more freely whether to keep defendants charged with non‑violent drug crimes in custody. It applies to federal criminal cases and seeks to reduce unnecessary detention while still protecting public safety.
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