Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Hozzl · 2026-03-02T17:14:35Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3850 Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/2/2026, 5:14 PM

Summary of Bill S 3850

The bill titled "A bill to regulate monitoring of electronic communications between an incarcerated person in a Bureau of Prisons facility and that person's attorney or other legal representative, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 11, 2026. The bill aims to establish regulations concerning the monitoring of electronic communications between incarcerated individuals and their legal representatives within Bureau of Prisons facilities, with additional provisions for other related purposes outlined in the bill.

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Current Status of Bill S 3850

Bill S 3850 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2026. Bill S 3850 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 11, 2026. Bill S 3850's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3850

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3850

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3850

A bill to regulate monitoring of electronic communications between an incarcerated person in a Bureau of Prisons facility and that person's attorney or other legal representative, and for other purposes.