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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · 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.
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D–NJ
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