Bill · H.R. 8392· House(119-HR-8392)
No Free Passes for Cronies Act
- Introduced
- 4/20/2026
- Last activity
- 4/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mary Gay Scanlon
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Free Passes for Cronies Act," proposes changes to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. It specifically aims to amend Rule 48(a) regarding how the government handles motions to dismiss. The amendment addresses when the government can move the court to dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint. It also provides guidelines for how a court may grant or deny such a motion.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-3
The requirement for defendant consent to dismiss a prosecution during trial may impact established judicial procedures regarding the termination of legal proceedings.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Judicial Discretion: The bill allows the court to consider the "interests of justice" when deciding whether to grant or deny a motion to dismiss (Section 2). This could allow for outcomes that serve the broader interests of justice.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction on Dismissal During Trial: The court is prohibited from granting a motion to dismiss the prosecution during a trial unless the defendant gives their consent (Section 2). This could prevent a court from dismissing a case mid-trial even if it deems it in the interests of justice.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process-3
- 4/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House