Shane’s Law: Comprehensive Investigation and Oversight Act
Section 1: Title
This Act shall be known as “Shane’s Law.”
Section 2: Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to ensure thorough investigations of all supposed suicides, late-night vehicle accidents, and drug overdoses by treating them as potential homicides, and to establish a national oversight board to review the findings and ensure justice for affected families.
Section 3: Definitions
a. “Supposed Suicide”: Any death initially classified as a suicide by law enforcement or medical examiners.
b. “Late-Night Vehicle Accident”: Any vehicle accident occurring between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM resulting in death.
c. “Drug Overdose”: Any death resulting from the consumption of drugs, whether prescription or illicit.
d. “National Oversight Board”: A board established to review and investigate the findings of local law enforcement and medical examiners regarding the aforementioned cases.
Section 4: Mandatory Investigation
a. All supposed suicides, late-night vehicle accidents, and drug overdoses shall be investigated as potential homicides by local law enforcement agencies.
b. Investigations shall include, but are not limited to, forensic analysis, witness interviews, and review of medical records.
Section 5: Establishment of National Oversight Board
a. A National Oversight Board shall be established to review the findings of local investigations.
b. The board shall be composed of individuals who have lost family members to supposed suicides, late-night vehicle accidents, or drug overdoses and are actively fighting for justice.
Section 6: Powers and Duties of the Oversight Board
a. The board shall have the authority to review all case files, evidence, and findings from local investigations.
b. The board shall have the power to request additional investigations or re-open cases if deemed necessary.
c. The board shall provide recommendations to local law enforcement agencies and medical examiners to ensure thorough and unbiased investigations.
Section 7: Reporting and Accountability
a. The board shall publish an annual report detailing the number of cases reviewed, findings, and recommendations.
b. Local law enforcement agencies and medical examiners shall be required to respond to the board’s recommendations within 60 days.
Section 8: Funding and Resources
a. The federal government shall allocate funding to support the operations of the National Oversight Board.
b. Additional resources shall be provided to local law enforcement agencies to ensure thorough investigations.
Section 9: Penalties for Non-Compliance
a. Local law enforcement agencies and medical examiners found in violation of this Act shall be subject to fines and sanctions as determined by the National Oversight Board.
b. Individuals found obstructing investigations or failing to comply with the board’s recommendations shall be subject to legal action.
Section 10: Effective Date
This Act shall take effect 180 days after its enactment.
Section 11: Severability
If any provision of this Act is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
This proposed legislation aims to ensure that all supposed suicides, late-night vehicle accidents, and drug overdoses are thoroughly investigated as potential homicides, with oversight from a dedicated board composed of individuals seeking justice for their loved ones.
