A bill to provide for drug-testing of Federal prisoners on release from prison.
Latest action (2 Apr 1993): Introduced
What this bill does
Generate a neutral, plain-English explanation of what this bill does, who it affects and what happens next — grounded in the official text.
Official summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to require, as a condition of probation, supervised release, or parole, that the defendant pass a drug test, refrain from any unlawful use of a controlled substance, and submit to at least two periodic drug tests (as determined by the court) for use of a controlled substance. Specifies that no action may be taken against a defendant pursuant to such a drug test unless it is a urine drug test confirmed using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques or a test the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts determines to be of equivalent accuracy. Directs the court to consider the availability of appropriate substance abuse treatment programs when considering action against a defendant or parolee who fails a drug test.
Common questions
- What does S. 744 do?
- Amends the Federal criminal code to require, as a condition of probation, supervised release, or parole, that the defendant pass a drug test, refrain from any unlawful use of a controlled substance, and submit to at least two periodic drug tests (as determined by the court) for use of a controlled substance. Specifies that no action may be taken against a defendant pursuant to such a drug test unless it is a urine drug test confirmed using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry techniques or a test the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts determines to be of equivalent accuracy. Directs the court to consider the availability of appropriate substance abuse treatment programs when considering action against a defendant or parolee who fails a drug test.
- Has S. 744 become law?
- Not yet. As of 2 Apr 1993, S. 744 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 744?
- S. 744 was sponsored by Sen. Paul Simon [D-IL, 1985-1996] (Democrat-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 744?
- Introduced (2 Apr 1993).
Related bills in Crime and Law Enforcement
Safe Cloud Storage Act
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act
Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.