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Introduced
09/30/2025
09/30/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Attorney General to create and maintain a publicly accessible list of states and local governments that allow cashless bail, which is a practice where defendants can be released from jail before trial without paying money upfront, instead promising to appear in court through a personal recognizance bond or an unsecured appearance bond. The Attorney General must first publish this comprehensive list within 30 days of the bill becoming law and then update the list every quarter. By mandating this transparency, the bill aims to provide clear information about jurisdictions that have adopted more flexible bail practices that do not require immediate financial payment as a condition of release, potentially helping to highlight differences in local criminal justice approaches across the United States.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Mark Harris (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Abraham Hamadeh (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Keith Self (R),
David Taylor (R),
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote. (on 12/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5625/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5625/BILLS-119hr5625ih.pdf |
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