US HB8685 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on October 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-27 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-27 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Makes, subject to certain exceptions, the statements of a minor who waived the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to legal assistance during a custodial interrogation inadmissible in a federal prosecution unless the minor consulted with legal counsel in person and contacted a parent or legal guardian before waiving those rights.
Title
Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act
Sponsors
Rep. Tony Cardenas [D-CA] | Rep. Joseph Kennedy [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-10-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2020-10-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Child safety and welfare
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Lawyers and legal services
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Lawyers and legal services
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8685/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8685/BILLS-116hr8685ih.pdf |