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- H.R.131
H.R.131: Kalief’s Law
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Effective and Humane Treatment of Youth Act of 2021 or Kalief's Law This bill establishes requirements for the treatment of youth in the criminal justice system at the federal, state, and local levels. A youth is an individual who is 21 years of age or younger. At the federal level, the bill requires federal law enforcement officers to record youth custodial interrogations, limits the use of solitary confinement for youth at federal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Jan. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |