HB9883: Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To create a private right of action to hold private detention centers liable for the wrongful death of any person being held in such private detention center, and for other purposes.
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This bill would allow people to sue private detention centers in court if someone dies while in their custody due to the center's actions or negligence. Private detention centers are facilities run by private companies that hold people awaiting immigration proceedings or other legal cases. Currently, such lawsuits are limited by legal protections. The bill is newly introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a .
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HB9883: Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026
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Sponsors
Derek Tran
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Seth Moulton
Bonnie Coleman
Shri Thanedar