A bill to provide for drug-testing of Federal prisoners on release from prison.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Apr 1993): Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
What this bill does
This bill would require individuals on probation, supervised release, or parole from federal prison to pass drug tests. It specifies that these individuals must refrain from unlawful controlled substance use and undergo at least two periodic drug tests after release, as determined by the court. The bill also outlines the confirmation process for positive drug test results, requiring specific laboratory methods or those deemed equivalent in accuracy.
The legislation would directly affect federal defendants and parolees by making drug testing a condition of their release. If a drug test is positive, the court would consider the availability of substance abuse treatment programs before taking action against the individual. The bill also defines specific conditions under which a drug test result would require confirmation.
Introduced in the Senate in April 1993 by Senator Paul Simon, the bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by the Senate or the House of Representatives, and no further legislative actions have been recorded.
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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.
Timeline
29 Apr 1993
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Common questions
- What does S. 744 do?
- This bill would require individuals on probation, supervised release, or parole from federal prison to pass drug tests. It specifies that these individuals must refrain from unlawful controlled substance use and undergo at least two periodic drug tests after release, as determined by the court. The bill also outlines the confirmation process for positive drug test results, requiring specific laboratory methods or those deemed equivalent in accuracy. The legislation would directly affect federal defendants and parolees by making drug testing a condition of their release. If a drug test is positive, the court would consider the availability of substance abuse treatment programs before taking action against the individual. The bill also defines specific conditions under which a drug test result would require confirmation. Introduced in the Senate in April 1993 by Senator Paul Simon, the bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by the Senate or the House of Representatives, and no further legislative actions have been recorded.
- Has S. 744 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 744. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 744?
- S. 744 was sponsored by Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (D-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 744?
- Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (29 Apr 1993).
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