HB5941: Restoring Access for Detainees Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To restore limited, free telephone service for detainees to facilitate consultations with legal counsel and to maintain ties with their families, and for other purposes.
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HB5941: Restoring Access for Detainees Act
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Sponsors
Maxine Dexter
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (49)
Pramila Jayapal
Suzanne Bonamici
Judy Chu
Salud Carbajal
Chellie Pingree