HB4976: Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill aims to protect children under 18 during police questioning by restricting their ability to waive their Miranda rights—the warnings about remaining silent and having a lawyer. Miranda rights are constitutional protections that police must explain before interrogating someone in custody. The bill would require certain safeguards, such as parent or lawyer presence, before a minor can give up these rights. The bill is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has been formally submitted to Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for consideration.
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HB4976: Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act
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Sponsors
Tony Cardenas
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (9)
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
David Trone
Eleanor Norton
Deborah Ross
Adriano Espaillat