HR 2233 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Bail Fairness Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-04-10· Sponsored by Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2019-05-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]PA