A08855Introduced in the Assembly
Establishes the detention support program in the office for new Americans to provide financial assistance to individuals and families of detained persons, including for bond payments to secure release from detention and travel stipends to facilitate visitation with detained individuals; establishes the detention support program fund.
Introduced by Phara Souffrant Forrest, District 57
What does this bill do?
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Establishes the detention support program in the office for new Americans to provide financial assistance to individuals and families of detained persons, including for bond payments to secure release from detention and travel stipends to facilitate visitation with detained individuals; establishes the detention support program fund.
Where it stands
referred to governmental operations
January 7, 2026
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referred to governmental operations
referred to governmental operations
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