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Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025

The Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025 establishes federal policies and procedures to notify the next of kin or other emergency contact upon the death, or serious illness or serious injury, of an individual in federal custody. It mandates that detention agencies develop written notification plans, notify emergency contacts within 12 hours of a death, and provide compassionate and professional notifications. The bill also requires the Attorney General to publish model policies and procedures, support state and local implementation, and monitor compliance.