Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Ron Wyden

Democrat · OR · Senator

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• Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)Original· 2026-02-11
• Rand Paul (R-KY)· 2026-04-27
• Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)· 2026-04-27

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-02-11

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This bill would require criminal defense lawyers to have training and resources to handle cases involving digital evidence and technology, ensuring defendants get competent legal representation in an era where phones, computers, and online data are central to many prosecutions. It aims to update legal standards so that defendants aren't disadvantaged by lawyers who lack expertise in digital forensics and cybercrime evidence. The legislation would affect criminal defendants, their attorneys, and the courts handling technology-related cases.

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