HR 5625 · Passed House · 05-18-26
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
What does the Cashless Bail Reporting Act do?
HR 5625 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC). The Attorney General must publish a list of every state and local government that allows defendants charged with crimes to be released before trial without posting cash — either on personal recognizance or an unsecured appearance bond. The list must go up within 30 days of enactment and be updated every quarter. Directs the Attorney General to publish and quarterly-update a public list of jurisdictions that permit pretrial release on personal recognizance or unsecured appearance bond.
Did HR 5625 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 5625 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed 308–116 on May 14, 2026
Outlook: Unlikely
Key provisions
- Attorney General Publication Requirement
- Published list must identify every state and local government permitting personal recognizance or unsecured bond release
- Initial publication required within 30 days of enactment; updated on a quarterly basis
Last updated June 10, 2026