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RI H7203
RI H7203Prohibits the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but permits the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant's presence in court as required and to protect the community.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would prohibit the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but would permit the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant’s presence in court as required and to protect the community. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill, upon passage, will prohibit courts from requiring cash or surety bail for misdemeanor offenses, meaning individuals accused of less serious crimes will no longer have to pay money or secure a bond to be released from custody. Instead, courts will be permitted to set reasonable non-monetary conditions, such as requiring the defendant to appear in court as scheduled and to refrain from actions that could endanger the community, to ensure their presence and public safety.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Leo Felix (D)*,
Edith Ajello (D),
Karen Alzate (D),
Robert Craven (D),
Cherie Cruz (D),
John Lombardi (D),
Carol McEntee (D),
David Morales (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7203.pdf |
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