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Monetary Bail: New Rules for Dangerous Offenders and Government Accountability.

This act aims to restore the use of monetary bail for individuals accused of crimes who are deemed dangerous or are repeat offenders, in states where bail has been prohibited. If local authorities release such an individual without bail and they cause harm, citizens can seek compensation from the government. This is intended to enhance public safety and government accountability.
Key points
Courts in states without monetary bail can assess if an accused person is dangerous and hold them on bail.
If a dangerous offender is released without monetary bail and causes harm, citizens can sue local authorities for damages.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4880
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Process start date: 2023-07-25