States / Rhode Island / HB 5501
HB 5501 Failed
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
Prohibits the courts from setting cash or surety bail on any misdemeanor offense but permits the court to set reasonable non-monetary conditions of bail to assure the defendant's presence in court as required and to protect the community.
- Chamber
- House
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2025
- Last action
- Apr 1, 2025 — 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Sponsor
- John Lombardi D
- Session
- 2025
- Momentum
- 5 · Stalled