S. 5394, titled the “Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2024,” mandates that federal law enforcement and prison officials must secure or provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody showing signs of medical distress, such as...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that if someone in jail or with the police looks really sick, like if they can't breathe, the police have to get them help right away, or they could get in big trouble, like going to jail themselves. The police also need lessons on what to do when someone is sick.