The public record · 119th Congress

JAIL Act

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A bill to authorize civil actions against judges who, and other government entities that, release repeat offenders on bail, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

JAIL ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Judicial Accountability for Irresponsible Leniency ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 3239·Senate·Bill·Law

Sen. Tim Sheehy(Republican-Montana)·

Nov 20, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bill text

Nov 20, 2025As introduced in the Senate