Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024

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Legislation Details

Requires federal law enforcement and prison officials to provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody who show signs of medical distress.
Defines “covered officials” as federal law enforcement officers, Bureau of Prisons employees, and U.S. Marshals Service employees.
Specifies that “medical distress” includes conditions such as breathing difficulties.
Establishes that it is unlawful for covered officials to negligently fail to provide medical attention, resulting in unnecessary pain, injury, or death.
Violations can result in fines, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Allows state attorneys general to bring civil actions for violations on behalf of aggrieved residents.
Mandates investigations by the appropriate Inspector General for cases where medical attention is not provided, leading to harm.
Requires the Inspector General to refer negligent cases for prosecution to the Attorney General.
Establishes a confidential complaint process for individuals to report incidents involving covered officials.
Requires training for covered officials on how to obtain or provide medical assistance to individuals in distress.

Requires federal law enforcement and prison officials to provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody who show signs of medical distress.
Defines “covered officials” as federal law enforcement officers, Bureau of Prisons employees, and U.S. Marshals Service employees.
Specifies that “medical distress” includes conditions such as breathing difficulties.
Establishes that it is unlawful for covered officials to negligently fail to provide medical attention, resulting in unnecessary pain, injury, or death.
Violations can result in fines, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Allows state attorneys general to bring civil actions for violations on behalf of aggrieved residents.
Mandates investigations by the appropriate Inspector General for cases where medical attention is not provided, leading to harm.
Requires the Inspector General to refer negligent cases for prosecution to the Attorney General.
Establishes a confidential complaint process for individuals to report incidents involving covered officials.
Requires training for covered officials on how to obtain or provide medical assistance to individuals in distress.