Bill > HR5625

This bill, titled the "Cashless Bail Reporting Act," directs the Attorney General to create and publicly share a list of all states and local governments that allow for "cashless bail." Cashless bail, in this context, refers to a system where individuals charged with certain crimes are released from jail before their trial based on their promise to appear in court (personal recognizance) or by signing a bond that doesn't require them to pay money upfront (unsecured appearance bond). The bill defines "covered offenses" as crimes that the Attorney General deems a significant risk to public safety, including violent or sexual acts like murder and rape, as well as offenses that disrupt public order such as rioting or fleeing from law enforcement. This list is to be updated and made public annually, starting one year after the bill becomes law.