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Bail Fairness Act of 2019

Introduced: April 10, 2019 Introduced by: Davis, Danny K. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 15, 2019

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1