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S. 2498 117th Congress Senate

Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act

Official title: A bill to protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 28, 2021 Introduced by: Cory A. Booker Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Child safety and welfareCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsEvidence and witnesses
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act

This bill establishes procedural requirements related to the custodial interrogation of a minor.

Among the requirements, the custodial interrogation of a minor must comply with the following:

  • an arresting officer must notify the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the arrest and provide the location where the minor is being detained; and
  • a minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation must consult with legal counsel in person before waiving the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to counsel.

If a custodial interrogation does not comply with the requirements, then a statement by a minor during the custodial interrogation and any evidence derived from that statement are inadmissible.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2834 Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2498: Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2498/
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"S. 2498: Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2498/.
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S. 2498, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2498/.
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