Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 27, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8685
Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 27, 2020)
Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act
This bill 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.
What just happenedOct 27, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in HouseOct 27, 2020
- Oct 27, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 27, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 27, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House