Legislation
Democracy Restoration Act of 2008
Fact sheet on pending federal legislation to be introduced later this year to restore voting rights upon release from prison.
– 04/10/08
State Basic Access Act
The “State Basic Access Act” is a model for a narrow right to counsel which attaches only to certain high priority basic needs, defined in the Act as shelter, sustenance, safety, health, and child custody.
Authored by: California Commission on Access to Justice
– 03/01/08
Progressive Changes in Laws 2006-2007
– 08/21/07
North Carolina House Bill 1743
– 08/20/07
Rhode Island Regulations 2007
– 08/01/07
Progressive Changes in Laws 2005-2006
– 07/24/07
Brennan Center Model Living Wage Bill
Model living wage law drafted by the Brennan Center.
– 06/12/07
Responsible Restaurant Act
Proposed New York City local law that creates a process for the City to consider a restaurant’s employment law violations when deciding whether to grant or renew the restaurant’s operating permit.
– 05/09/07