Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 3850
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Refreshed 2 h ago
Introduced 2026-02-11Topic: criminal justice · technology privacy · civil rightsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceEffective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to issue a report regarding, establish guidelines for, and create or modify a program or system through which an incarcerated person may send or receive an electronic communication that excludes from monitoring the contents of any privileged electronic communication between the incarcerated person and his or her legal representative. Attorney-client privilege shall apply to electronic communications sent or received through this program or system.
Sponsors
- Ron Wyden Democrat sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-02-11 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |