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US HR5214

US HR5214
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025


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Introduced
09/08/2025
In Committee
09/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill reforms bail and detention practices in the District of Columbia by establishing mandatory pretrial and post-conviction detention for certain serious crimes and requiring cash bail for specific offenses. The legislation mandates that individuals charged with "crimes of violence" or "dangerous crimes" (such as first-degree burglary or robbery with a dangerous weapon) must be detained before trial, without the option of release. For individuals charged with "public safety or order crimes" (which include offenses like obstruction of justice, rioting, and destruction of property), the bill requires a secured appearance bond, meaning defendants must provide property or money to guarantee their court appearance. The bill narrows definitions of dangerous and violent crimes, making them more specific, and removes certain offenses from standard pretrial release procedures. The changes will apply to individuals charged with offenses 30 days after the act's enactment, effectively tightening bail requirements and increasing pretrial detention for a range of criminal activities in Washington, D.C. The primary goal appears to be enhancing public safety by ensuring that individuals charged with potentially dangerous offenses remain in custody or are financially accountable for their release.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 269. (on 09/30/2025)

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