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BillHR 5625 · 119

Cashless Bail Reporting Act

Introduced
Sep 30, 2025
Cosponsors
23
Traction
0
Last Action
May 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires courts to report on their use of cashless bail systems, tracking how often they release defendants without requiring cash bail. This reporting aims to gather data on the effectiveness of cashless bail.

Sponsored By

Mark Harris
Republican · North Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 30, 2025
  5. May 18, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects defendants in federal criminal cases, potentially changing how they are released before trial, and impacts court administrators who will be responsible for tracking and reporting on cashless bail usage.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
24backers
  • Republican24
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%
Latest floor voteMay 14, 2026
308–116

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (23)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.