H.R. 5016: Keep Offenders Off Our Streets Act.
This bill, titled the Keep Offenders Off Our Streets Act, seeks to establish new regulations regarding the pretrial release of individuals charged with offenses in the District of Columbia. The main provisions of the bill are as follows:
Key Provisions
- Prohibition on Release Without Bail: The bill prohibits the release of any individual charged with an offense in the District of Columbia from being released pending trial unless they execute a secured appearance bond. This means that a bail bond must be obtained with solvent sureties, the amount of which should be sufficient to ensure that the individual appears for their court hearings.
- Amendment of Existing Regulations: The bill mandates changes to existing laws that previously allowed for the release of individuals on personal recognizance, meaning they could be released without a bail requirement. The relevant sections of the District of Columbia Official Code will be amended to remove this option.
- Home Rule Act Changes: The bill also includes amendments to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to formalize this prohibition on the Council of the District of Columbia and the Mayor from enacting any laws that would allow for release without a secured bond.
- Applicability: The provisions in this bill will apply to all individuals charged with offenses in the District of Columbia, regardless of when they appear before a judicial officer, whether before or after the enactment of this Act.
- Severability Clause: If any part of the bill is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will still remain effective, ensuring the overall intent of the legislation is preserved.
Impact of the Bill
The impact of this legislation is aimed primarily at changing how pretrial release is managed in the District of Columbia. It intends to tighten restrictions on individuals charged with offenses by ensuring they have a financial incentive to appear in court, thereby addressing concerns about individuals failing to appear for their scheduled hearings.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Aug. 22, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Aug. 22, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
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