Bill Status of SB3861  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  IMMIGRATION-RIGHT TO COUNSEL

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Celina Villanueva

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Act. Establishes the Task Force on Counsel in Immigration Proceedings. Provides for members, compensation, and support staff. Provides that the Task Force shall investigate the implementation of universal representation for covered individuals in immigration removal proceedings. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings in the investigation and its recommendations for how to fully provide legal representation for covered individuals facing immigration proceedings no later than July 1, 2021. Repeals the Act July 1, 2022. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2020SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
  2/14/2020SenateFirst Reading
  2/14/2020SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die