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S 2697 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Due Process Continuity of Care Act

Summary
Due Process Continuity of Care Act This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive Medicaid benefits at the option of the state. The bill also provides funds for state planning grants to support the provision of such benefits.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides Medicaid access for pretrial detainees, promoting health continuity and rehabilitation. Aligns with criminal justice reform by supporting vulnerable individuals in custody, reducing recidivism risk.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid access for pretrial detainees and funds state grants to support continuity of care95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2021
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Floor Vote
President
Introduced Aug 10, 2021 Last action Aug 10, 2021
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Aug 10, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
upper
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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Photo of Bill Cassidy
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
LA
n/a
Co
Photo of Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
MA
n/a
Co
Photo of Jeff Merkley
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
OR
n/a