Eliminating Debtor’s Prison for Kids Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (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 happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jul 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 28, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House