H.R. 1249 · 117th Congress · House

No Money Bail Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced
Feb 23, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

No Money Bail Act of 2021

This bill restricts the use of money bail (i.e., the payment of money as a condition of pretrial release) in criminal cases.

Specifically, it prohibits the use of money bail in federal criminal cases.

Additionally, it makes a state that uses a money bail system ineligible for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 28, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  2. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Feb 23, 2021

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