H.R. 5625Passed one chamberCrime & justice
Bill would require public list of places allowing cashless bail
Data as of July 12, 2026
The bill would require the Attorney General to publish and update a public list of jurisdictions allowing cashless bail.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
The Cashless Bail Reporting Act would require the U.S. Attorney General to create and publish a public list of every state and local government that allows cashless bail, meaning release before trial through personal recognizance or an unsecured appearance bond. The list must be published within 30 days of the bill becoming law and updated every three months. The bill does not ban cashless bail or require any jurisdiction to change its policies.
Who does it affect?
The Department of Justice would be responsible for tracking and publishing the list. State and local governments would be indirectly affected since their bail policies would be publicly listed.
Why does it matter?
The requirement could increase public scrutiny and debate over local bail policies, though it does not change those policies directly. Everyday residents would not be directly affected but could see more public attention on this issue.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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- House passes bill to discourage release without bond before trial
upi.comMay 14, 2026
- House Passes Bill Aimed at Cracking Down on Localities’ Cashless Bail Programs
truthout.orgMay 18, 2026Leans left
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Official title
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
- Introduced:
- September 30, 2025
- Latest action:
- May 18, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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