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Bail Fairness Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2233| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bail Fairness Act of 2019 This bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds for bail fairness programs. The term "bail fairness program" means a program that (1) does not impose monetary conditions of release on a person arrested for a misdemeanor, and (2) dismisses criminal charges against an offender who completes a pre-trial diversion program.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsGovernment studies and investigations

Bail Fairness Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2233| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Bail Fairness Act of 2019 This bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds for bail fairness programs. The term "bail fairness program" means a program that (1) does not impose monetary conditions of release on a person arrested for a misdemeanor, and (2) dismisses criminal charges against an offender who completes a pre-trial diversion program.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsGovernment studies and investigations