No Money Bail Act of 2021

United States117th CongressHR-1249House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 28, 2021

Summary

No Money Bail Act of 2021 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.

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Timeline

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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