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A 3664

Ensures that parents and guardians of youth up to age 19 are notified when their child is arrested

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and 9 co-sponsors

Summary of Bill A 3664: Parental Notification of Youth Arrests Main Purpose and IntentThe primary purpose of Bill A 3664 is to ensure that parents and legal guardians of youth up t

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Bill Summary · A 3664

Summary of Bill A 3664: Parental Notification of Youth Arrests

Main Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill A 3664 is to ensure that parents and legal guardians of youth up to the age of 19 are notified when their child is arrested by law enforcement. The bill aims to improve transparency and communication between authorities and families regarding interactions with the juvenile justice system.

Key Provisions

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to notify the parent/guardian of a youth (up to age 19) within 2 hours of the youth's arrest
  • Specifies the information that must be provided in the notification, including the reason for the arrest, the youth's location, and contact information for the arresting agency
  • Provides exceptions to the notification requirement in cases where the parent/guardian is the alleged perpetrator or where notification could compromise an ongoing investigation
  • Mandates that notification be made in the parent/guardian's primary language
  • Requires law enforcement to document all notification attempts and the reason for any exceptions

Affected Parties

The primary affected parties under this bill would be:
- Youth under the age of 19 who are arrested by law enforcement
- Parents and legal guardians of those youth
- State and local law enforcement agencies responsible for making the required notifications

Timeline and Procedures

  • The bill was introduced in the state legislature on January 29, 2025 and is currently at the "PRINT NUMBER 3664A" stage.
  • If enacted, the new parental notification requirements would take effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law.
  • Law enforcement agencies would be required to implement policies and procedures to comply with the notification mandate within that 90-day period.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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