H.R. 7976 · 117th Congress
Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tony Cárdenas
- Introduced
- 2022-06-08
- Latest action
- 2022-06-08 · Introduced in House
Summary
Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2022
This bill prohibits states, as a condition of receiving funds under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program, from placing juveniles who commit status offenses in secure detention or correctional facilities for violations of valid court orders.