Restores judicial discretion relating to bail reform; repealer
Summary
Restores judicial discretion relating to bail reform; provides that when the defendant is charged with a felony, the court shall request of the applicable county pre-trial services agency a risk and needs assessment be conducted on the eligible defendant for the purpose of determining whether such defendant should be released on the defendant's own recognizance, released under non-monetary conditions or, where authorized, bail or commit the defendant to the custody of the sheriff; defines risks and needs assessment; makes related provisions.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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