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To require that States release persons charged with a misdemeanor on non-monetary conditions only prior to court adjudication.

USA115th CongressHR-4833| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2018
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • January 18, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • January 18, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 24, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

To require that States release persons charged with a misdemeanor on non-monetary conditions only prior to court adjudication.

USA115th CongressHR-4833| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2018
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.
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Timeline
Jan 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • January 18, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • January 18, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • January 24, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation