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Second Look Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2146| Senate 
| Updated: 7/17/2019
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Second Look Act of 2019 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
Jul 17, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3795
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • July 17, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3795
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3795: Second Look Act of 2019
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Second Look Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2146| Senate 
| Updated: 7/17/2019
Second Look Act of 2019 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
Jul 17, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3795
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • July 17, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3795
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3795: Second Look Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsEvidence and witnessesLawyers and legal services