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Judicial Accountability for Harm by Repeat Offenders Released on Bail

This bill allows civil lawsuits against judges and government entities if they release a repeat violent offender on bail, and that offender subsequently harms someone. This means citizens harmed by such offenders could seek damages directly from those responsible for their release, potentially leading to more cautious bail decisions.
Key points
Citizens harmed by repeat violent offenders released on bail can sue judges and government entities.
Judicial immunity will not protect against liability in these civil actions.
The law applies to individuals charged with a violent crime who have a prior violent crime conviction.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5312
Sponsor: Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

JAIL Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5312.

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 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Citizens harmed by repeat violent offenders released on bail can sue judges and government entities.
  • Judicial immunity will not protect against liability in these civil actions.
  • The law applies to individuals charged with a violent crime who have a prior violent crime conviction.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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