Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2024

This bill requires U.S. detention agencies (like jails, prisons, and police custody) to establish policies for notifying families when an individual in custody dies, suffers serious illness, or is seriously injured. Agencies must obtain emergency contact information from detainees, then notify families within 12 hours of death (between 6 a.m. and midnight) or as soon as practicable for serious illness/injury, including details about the incident. It defines "serious illness/injury" to include cases like suicide attempts, terminal diagnoses, or unconsciousness requiring medical intervention. The law mandates compassionate notification methods (e.g., trained staff, follow-up letters) and provides templates for emergency contact forms, but does not create legal obligations for families or allow private lawsuits.