Bail Fairness Act of 2018
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 18, 2018)
Bail Fairness Act of 2018
This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to restrict the use of money bail for individuals arrested for misdemeanors. The Department of Justice may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply with the restrictions.
What just happenedJan 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 18, 2018
- Jan 24, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jan 18, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 18, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 18, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House