No Money Bail Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 24, 2019)
No Money Bail Act of 2019
This bill restricts the use of money bail (i.e., the payment of money as a condition of pretrial release) in criminal cases.
Specifically, it prohibits the use of money bail in federal criminal cases.
Additionally, it makes a state that uses a money bail system ineligible for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
What just happenedOct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 24, 2019
- Oct 28, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Sep 24, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 24, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 24, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House