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Cashless Bail Reporting: Transparency for Citizens

This act requires the Attorney General to publicly list states and local governments that allow defendants to be released without monetary bail. This provides citizens with easy access to information about how bail systems operate in their area, potentially affecting their sense of security and awareness of local regulations.
Key points
The U.S. Attorney General will create and regularly update a list of jurisdictions allowing cashless bail.
This information will be publicly available, increasing transparency in the justice system regarding pretrial releases.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5625
Sponsor: Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]
Process start date: 2025-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cashless Bail Reporting Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5625.

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 2025-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Attorney General will create and regularly update a list of jurisdictions allowing cashless bail.
  • This information will be publicly available, increasing transparency in the justice system regarding pretrial releases.
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. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

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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