Reform pretrial detention rules for individuals facing drug charges to reduce unnecessary incarceration.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2026?
The Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2026, known as S. 3960, has been in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary since March 1, 2026. The Senate committee members must act next to hold a vote on the bill, but most bills in this committee do not receive a vote and expire without further action. No official steps have occurred for this bill since March 1, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2026 (S. 3960 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1056 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1056 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Richard Durbin (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.