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S. 1380 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Due Process Protections Act

S. 1380 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on May 8, 2019, sponsored by Dan Sullivan with 6 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
May 8, 2019
Co-sponsors
6
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Public law
Public Law 116-182

What it does

Due Process Protections Act This bill requires a federal judge in criminal proceedings to issue an order confirming the obligation of the prosecutor to disclose exculpatory evidence.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dan Sullivan (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 8, 2019
  • Passed the SenateMay 20, 2020
  • Passed the HouseSep 21, 2020
  • Sent to the PresidentOct 9, 2020
  • Became lawOct 21, 2020

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-182. (Oct 21, 2020)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1380 (116th Congress): Due Process Protections Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-s-1380/due-process-protections-act (accessed 2026-10-13).