What does Preamble of Restoring Law and Order on America’s Streets Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 18, United States Code. The stated purpose of the bill is to provide for the civil commitment of persons who are a danger to public safety.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Restoring Law and Order on America’s Streets Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Restoring Law and Order on America's Streets Act.

What does AUTHORIZING THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF PERSONS WHO ARE A DANGER TO of Restoring Law and Order on America’s Streets Act do?

This section amends Section 4248 of Title 18, United States Code, to authorize the civil commitment of individuals who are a danger to public safety, in addition to those who are sexually dangerous. The Attorney General or the Director of the Bureau of Prisons must evaluate homeless individuals in their custody to determine if they should be certified as a sexually dangerous person or a person who is a danger to public safety. Section 4247 of Title 18, United States Code, is amended to define 'person who is a danger to public safety' as someone who has engaged in certain crimes and poses a danger to the public. The definition of 'danger to the public' specifies that it applies to individuals with serious mental illness who would have difficulty refraining from engaging in specified crimes or activities. New definitions are added for 'urban camping' and 'urban squatting', which are included as examples of activities that could indicate a danger to the public.

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Restoring Law and Order on America’s Streets Act

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Nancy Mace (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands civil commitment authority to include individuals deemed a danger to public safety, not just those considered sexually dangerous.
The bill establishes a definition of 'person who is a danger to public safety' focusing on individuals with serious mental illness who may commit certain crimes.
The Attorney General and Bureau of Prisons Director are required to evaluate homeless individuals in custody to determine if they meet the criteria for civil commitment.

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