HR 4744 United States House · 117th Congress

Eliminating Debtor’s Prison for Kids Act of 2021

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2021
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Introduced Jul 28, 2021 Last action Nov 1, 2022
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Nov 1, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Jul 28, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jul 28, 2021
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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