The bill, S. 5477, aims to establish federal policies and procedures to notify the next of kin or other emergency contacts if a person in federal custody dies or becomes seriously ill or injured. It tasks the Attorney General with creating these notification policies for...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making sure that if someone in government custody gets very sick, hurt, or dies, their family or a close friend gets told in a kind and respectful way. It tells the government how to do this right and gives an example for states and tribes to follow, while also making sure the person in custody isn't forced to give contact information.