H.R. 4474 · 116th Congress

No Money Bail Act of 2019

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ted Lieu
Introduced
2019-09-24
Latest action
2019-10-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Summary

No Money Bail Act of 2019 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.