Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Senate Bill

S. 3850

119th Congress

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 11, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Summary

This bill appears to address how lawyers communicate with and represent their clients in the modern digital age. It likely establishes standards or requirements for attorneys to provide effective legal representation when using digital tools, electronic communications, and technology.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/11/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

This bill appears to address how lawyers communicate with and represent their clients in the modern digital age. It likely establishes standards or requirements for attorneys to provide effective legal representation when using digital tools, electronic commun

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This bill appears to address how lawyers communicate with and represent their clients in the modern digital age. It likely establishes standards or requirements for attorneys to provide effective legal representation when using digital tools, electronic communications, and technology.

Bill Number: 3850
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Bill Number: 3850
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Summary: This bill appears to address how lawyers communicate with and represent their clients in the modern digital age. It likely establishes standards or requirements for attorneys to provide effective legal representation when using digital tools, electronic communications, and technology.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill appears to address how lawyers communicate with and represent their clients in the modern digital age. It likely establishes standards or requirements for attorneys to provide effective legal representation when using digital tools, electronic communications, and technology.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on ensuring lawyers can effectively represent clients using modern digital technology and communications.
It likely sets standards for how attorneys must use email, video calls, electronic documents, and other digital tools when working with clients.
The legislation may address concerns that traditional rules about lawyer-client communication haven't kept up with technological changes.
It could establish requirements for attorneys to have adequate technology skills and resources to represent clients effectively in today's digital environment.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect criminal defendants, civil litigants, and the attorneys who represent them. It would ensure that people receive adequate legal representation even when their lawyers communicate with them through digital means rather than only in-person meetings. The bill recognizes that effective legal help now requires lawyers to competently use technology as part of their representation.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3850, 119th Congress (2026). "Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3850

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