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Easier Court Access for Young Prisoners

This act makes it easier for young individuals in prison to pursue their rights in court. It means that prisoners under 22 years old, or those whose cases relate to conditions before they turned 22, will not have to meet certain additional requirements that often complicate filing lawsuits. This gives them a better chance for a fair hearing of their complaints about prison conditions.
Key points
Young prisoners (under 22) are exempt from certain requirements for filing lawsuits.
The exemption also applies to cases concerning prison conditions that occurred before the prisoner turned 22.
The goal is to facilitate access to justice for this group of individuals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_961
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Process start date: 2021-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice for Juveniles Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_961.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Young prisoners (under 22) are exempt from certain requirements for filing lawsuits.
  • The exemption also applies to cases concerning prison conditions that occurred before the prisoner turned 22.
  • The goal is to facilitate access to justice for this group of individuals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to section 11 of H. Res. 486, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 482; H.R. 704; H.R. 961, as amended; H.R. 1314; H.R. 2571, as amended; H.R. 2679, as amended; H.R. 2694; H.R. 2922, as amended; H.R. 3182; H.R. 3239; H.R. 3241, as amended; H.R. 3723; H.R. 3752; H.R. 3841; S. 409; and S. 1340. (consideration: CR H3026-3052; text: CR H3027)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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