Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025

# Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025 This bill would require law enforcement agencies to promptly notify the families of people who die, suffer serious injury, or become seriously ill while in police custody. The legislation aims to ensure that families receive timely and accurate information about what happened to their loved ones, rather than learning about such incidents through other means or after delays. The bill would establish federal standards for when and how notification must occur. The bill primarily affects law enforcement agencies at all levels (local, state, and federal), as they would need to comply with new notification procedures.

It impacts anyone taken into police custody, as well as their families and relatives who have the right to information about serious incidents. The legislation does not appear to address criminal penalties for non-compliance or specify exactly how much time agencies have to notify families, though these details would likely be included in the final text currently being reviewed. **Current Status:** The bill is in committee as of now, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It would need to pass through committee review, Senate floor votes, House approval, and presidential signature before becoming law.