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Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act

USA116th CongressHR-8685| House 
| Updated: 10/27/2020
Tony Cárdenas

Tony Cárdenas

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Oct 27, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 27, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 27, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 27, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Child safety and welfareCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsEvidence and witnessesFamily relationshipsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLawyers and legal services

Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act

USA116th CongressHR-8685| House 
| Updated: 10/27/2020
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.
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Timeline
Oct 27, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 27, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 27, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 27, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Tony Cárdenas

Tony Cárdenas

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsEvidence and witnessesFamily relationshipsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLawyers and legal services