End of Debtor's Prison Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 11, 2016)
End of Debtor's Prison Act of 2016
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to prohibit the Department of Justice from allocating Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program funding to a state or local government that has a contract with a person (e.g., a private probation company) who: (1) collects unpaid debt (i.e., state- or court-imposed fines or fees) from an individual placed on probation for failing to pay such debt; and (2) charges separate fees (e.g., monthly fees) to the probationer with respect to the collection.
What just happenedFeb 3, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 11, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jan 11, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 11, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 11, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House