HB4880: PACE Act of 2023 Protecting All Communities Equally Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To waive sovereign immunity in certain circumstances where jurisdictions prohibit monetary bail.
Plain-language summary
The PACE Act of 2023 would reduce legal protections that prevent people from suing state and local governments in cases involving bail policies. Specifically, it targets jurisdictions that prohibit monetary bail—meaning they do not allow judges to set bail amounts that defendants must pay to be released before trial. The bill would allow federal lawsuits against these jurisdictions under certain circumstances. Sovereign immunity is a legal doctrine that normally shields governments from lawsuits. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB4880: PACE Act of 2023 Protecting All Communities Equally Act of 2023