I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 24, 2017 Ms. Bass (for herself and Mr. Richmond ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To encourage State, local and tribal jurisdictions to implement and enforce appropriate and time-sensitive procedures to notify the next-of-kin or designated person upon the death or life-threatening emergency of an individual who is in the custody of law enforcement.