HB5214: District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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HB5214: District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
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Sponsors
Elise Stefanik
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
John James
Tim Moore
Troy Nehls