FAMILIES Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Nov 2020): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The FAMILIES Act, introduced in the Senate in 2020, aims to divert eligible individuals, such as parents of minor children and other caregivers, from incarceration into comprehensive support programs. These programs would offer services like education, job training, parenting support, and substance abuse treatment.
The bill proposes funding for training district court judges on implementing these diversion programs and requires a study on the impact of parental incarceration on children. It also includes provisions for grants to states to support their own parenting sentencing alternative programs.
This legislation is currently in the introduction phase, having been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. No further actions have been taken on it.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Finding Alternatives to Mass Incarceration: Lives Improved by Ending Separation Act of 2020 or the FAMILIES Act
This bill establishes and provides funds for a program to divert eligible individuals (e.g., parents of minor children and caregivers) from a term of imprisonment or probation into comprehensive support services (e.g., education, jobs, in-home parenting, and substance abuse treatment programs). Additionally, the bill provides funds for the training of district court judges, a study on the effects of incarceration on children of incarcerated parents, and grants to states for parenting sentencing alternative programs.
Timeline
18 Nov 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 4916 do?
- The FAMILIES Act, introduced in the Senate in 2020, aims to divert eligible individuals, such as parents of minor children and other caregivers, from incarceration into comprehensive support programs. These programs would offer services like education, job training, parenting support, and substance abuse treatment. The bill proposes funding for training district court judges on implementing these diversion programs and requires a study on the impact of parental incarceration on children. It also includes provisions for grants to states to support their own parenting sentencing alternative programs. This legislation is currently in the introduction phase, having been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. No further actions have been taken on it.
- Has S. 4916 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4916. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4916?
- S. 4916 was sponsored by Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4916?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (18 Nov 2020).
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