# 114-hr-5832: Flexibility in Family Sentencing Act of 2016

114-hr-5832, Flexibility in Family Sentencing Act of 2016, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11] (R-NY); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-5832
- Congress: 114
- Title: Flexibility in Family Sentencing Act of 2016
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Introduced: 2016-07-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Flexibility in Family Sentencing Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize pre-judgment probation for a pregnant or postpartum woman who: (1) commits a specified low-level offense, and (2) is an addict. The conditions of probation must require participation in a court-approved drug treatment program and periodic medical evaluations.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] (D-NY), 2016-07-14T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [114-hr-5832 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5832)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5832 (as of 2025-11-18).