Legislation

Title: Office of the Attorney General - Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Coordinator
Sponsored by: Senator Hettleman
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 11:00 a.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing that certain individuals have a right to legal representation in certain immigration proceedings; establishing the Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Coordinator in the Office of the Attorney General to manage services and resources in order to provide all covered individuals with access to certain legal representation; requiring the Coordinator to designate appropriate community groups to provide outreach and education services to individuals and communities impacted by immigration detention; etc.

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Cross-filed with: HB0750

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2021

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 11/01/2020 Legislative Date 11/01/2020 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/13/2021 Legislative Date 1/13/2021 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 12/28/2020 Legislative Date 12/28/2020 Action Hearing 1/27 at 11:00 a.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Office of the Attorney General - Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Coordinator Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	11/01/2020	11/01/2020	Pre-filed
Senate	1/13/2021	1/13/2021	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Senate	12/28/2020	12/28/2020	Hearing 1/27 at 11:00 a.m.
			Text - First - Office of the Attorney General - Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Coordinator

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