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S. 3960·FederalIn CommitteeCivil Rights

Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2026

Sponsored by Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)Introduced March 2, 2026Read full text ↗

Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2026 This bill provides more flexibility for courts when determining whether pretrial detention is appropriate for certain federal drug offenses. Specifically, the bill removes the presumption of pretrial detention for an individual who is charged with a federal drug offense for which the maximum term of imprisonment is 10 years or more.

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