What does Preamble of Thin Blue Line Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code, concerning the death penalty. The proposed amendment aims to establish additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty. These additional factors are based on the status of the victim.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Thin Blue Line Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Thin Blue Line Act'.

What does AGGRAVATING FACTORS FOR DEATH PENALTY. of Thin Blue Line Act do?

This section amends Section 3592(c) of Title 18, United States Code. It adds a new aggravating factor for the death penalty. The new factor involves the killing or targeting of a law enforcement officer or first responder. The officer or responder must have been authorized by law to engage in law enforcement or first response activities. The killing or targeting must have occurred while the person was performing their duties, because of their duties, or because of their status as a public official or employee.

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Thin Blue Line Act

Last updated: 1/14/2025 · Introduced: 1/14/2025

Author: Vern Buchanan (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a new aggravating factor for the death penalty when the victim is a law enforcement officer or first responder.
This new factor applies if the killing occurred while the officer or responder was performing their duties or because of their status as a public official.
The bill amends existing federal law to include these victim-based factors when considering the death penalty.

119th Congressin committeeS. 83(In Committee)Official page

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