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Monetary Bail: New Rules and State Liability for Damages

This act introduces changes regarding monetary bail in states that have prohibited it. Courts will be able to assess the dangerousness of defendants and hold them on bail if deemed violent or repeat offenders. Additionally, states prohibiting monetary bail may face financial liability for damages if a dangerous criminal is released without bail and causes harm.
Key points
Courts in states without monetary bail will gain the right to assess the dangerousness of defendants.
Possibility of holding violent or repeat offenders on bail, even where monetary bail is prohibited.
States that have prohibited monetary bail may be held financially liable for damages caused by released criminals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8647
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Process start date: 2022-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PACE Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8647.

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 2022-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Courts in states without monetary bail will gain the right to assess the dangerousness of defendants.
  • Possibility of holding violent or repeat offenders on bail, even where monetary bail is prohibited.
  • States that have prohibited monetary bail may be held financially liable for damages caused by released criminals.
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. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11].

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 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Courts and Law Security