Southern Legislation Introduction Thread

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NON-VIOLENT DUELS ARE OK ACT (NDAOK ACT)

1. No person who is present or resides in the Southern Region shall be prohibited from engaging in a non-violent duel with another such person. 

2. A "violent duel" is construed to mean a duel where a participant is at a clear and true risk of severe injury or death.

3. Sections 4 and 5 of the Dueling Prohibition Act are repealed in their entirety.

4. This act shall take effect upon lawful passage. 

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Can I haz sponsors? LOL.  

Mr./Ms. INSERT SPONSOR NAME HERE, with thanks to Mr. CARDENAS and Mr. KENNEDY, proposes

A BILL

protecting minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHAMBER RESOLVED,

SECTION 1. TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act”.



SECTION 2. CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION OF A MINOR.


  A. WAIVER. – A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation may only waive the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to assistance of legal counsel if –

    (1) the minor consults with legal counsel in person before such waiver; and

    (2) the minor has contact with a parent or legal guardian in person, by telephone, or by video conference to receive consultation before such waiver.


  B. EXCEPTION. – Subsection (a) shall not apply if –

    (1) custodial interrogation of a minor is necessary to gather information to protect life or property from an imminent threat; and

    (2) the questions that were asked during the custodial interrogation were reasonably necessary to obtain such information.


  C. ASSIGNED COUNSEL. –

    1. A minor who is subject to a custodial interrogation shall have the right to have the legal counsel assigned to the minor’s case physically present during such interrogation.

    2. In the case of custodial interrogation of a minor, it shall be a violation of this subsection for the minor to be represented by any substitute counsel temporarily assigned to represent the minor.  



  D. INADMISSIBLE. – In any criminal prosecution brought by the South Region, any statement given by a minor during a custodial interrogation that does not comply with this section, and any evidence derived from that statement, shall be inadmissible.  


  E. MINOR DEFINED. – In this section, the term ‘minor’ shall mean an individual who has not attained 18 years of age.



SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This bill shall take effect upon its lawful passage.

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Mr./Ms. INSERT SPONSOR NAME HERE, with thanks to Mr. WICKER and others, proposes

A RESOLUTION

designating the period from September 20 to September 26 as “Southern Rail Safety Week”.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHAMBER RESOLVED,

SECTION 1. TITLE.

This Resolution may be cited as the “Southern Rail Safety Week Act”.


SECTION 2. FINDINGS.


  1. There is an urgent need for greater awareness in the area of railroad safety.

  2. Rail Safety Week was launched to raise awareness about the need for increased education on how to be safe around highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks and to highlight efforts to further reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities.

  3. A high percentage of rail related fatalities happen as a result of accidents involving highway-rail crossings, as well as trespassing incidents at such crossings.  

  4. Railroad collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians happen frequently; often, these incidents result in fatalities.

  5. Over the years, the Southern Region has been the location of many of these tragic accidents.  

  6. It is in the Region’s interest to, through increased education, engineering, and enforcement, attempt to prevent incidents of rail-related fatalities.  



SECTION 3. GENERAL RESOLUTION.

  Now, therefore, it is resolved that –

    1. The period from September 20 to September 26 is hereby designated as “Southern Rail Safety Week” in the South Region.

    2. This Chamber encourages all Southerners –

      (a) to participate in Southern Rail Safety Week events and activities; and

      (b) to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks.



SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This bill shall take effect upon its lawful passage.