This bill would require the U.S. Attorney General to publish, within one year and then annually, a public list of states and local governments that permit the release—without cash bail—of people charged with certain serious offenses. “Covered offenses” are defined as crimes the Attorney General determines pose a clear threat to public safety, including but not limited to murder, rape, robbery, burglary, assault, carjacking, looting, vandalism, destruction of property, rioting, and fleeing law enforcement. The bill does not change existing bail laws, but aims to increase transparency, help citizens compare policies, and may add pressure on jurisdictions using cashless bail for these offenses.
