Eliminating Debtor’s Prison for Kids Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 28, 2021)
Eliminating Debtor's Prison for Kids Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Justice to make grants for states to provide mental and behavioral health services to at-risk youth, including juveniles in secure detention facilities or secure correctional facilities in the state.
A state that receives a grant must (1) prohibit certain fees from being imposed on juvenile offenders or their parents or guardians; and (2) report, for inclusion in a national report, certain information about fines and fees imposed on adults and juveniles in the criminal justice system.
What just happenedJul 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 28, 2021
- Jul 28, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 28, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate