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End of Money Bail: Justice for All, Regardless of Wealth

This bill aims to eliminate the requirement of paying money as a condition for pretrial release. This means that decisions about release will be based on an assessment of flight risk or public safety threat, not the ability to pay bail. The change seeks to ensure that low-income individuals are not held in jail simply because they cannot afford bail.
Key points
Prohibits the use of money bail in federal criminal cases.
States that continue to require money bail will lose access to federal crime-fighting program funds.
Pretrial release decisions will be based on assessing flight risk or public safety threat, not financial ability.
Aims to reduce the number of unconvicted individuals held in pretrial detention and lower costs for state and local governments.
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Print number: 117_HR_1249
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Money Bail Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1249.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of money bail in federal criminal cases.
  • States that continue to require money bail will lose access to federal crime-fighting program funds.
  • Pretrial release decisions will be based on assessing flight risk or public safety threat, not financial ability.
  • Aims to reduce the number of unconvicted individuals held in pretrial detention and lower costs for state and local governments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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