Cuts Federal Funds for Cashless Bail
Official: No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act
IntroducedSeptember 8, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill prohibits the federal government from giving grants to states that limit the use of cash bail for serious crimes.
If your state limits cash bail for serious offenses, it risks losing federal grant money starting in 2026.
Affects: This bill affects state governments and individuals charged with serious crimes who might otherwise qualify for cash bail.
What changes is this bill making?
1. States that limit cash bail will lose federal grant money starting in 2026. 2. The bill targets states with laws that restrict cash bail for serious crimes. 3. It defines serious crimes as violent offenses and those causing public disorder. 4. The Attorney General will enforce this funding prohibition each fiscal year.
Who is affected?
This bill affects state governments and individuals charged with serious crimes who might otherwise qualify for cash bail.