HOUSE 2233116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Bail Fairness Act of 2019

Last Action: 5/15/2019

Actions

2019-05-15Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2019-04-10Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-04-10Introduced in House
2019-04-10Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-04-10 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

Dwight Evans (D-PA)

Subjects

Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Government studies and investigations

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