RI H5685 | 2023 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Passed on June 22 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-06-22 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]

Summary

Requires the clerk of the court to return any bail money posted to the defendant or the person who provided the bail money at the time of judgment of the case and that the money shall not be used to pay costs, fines or restitution or any other assessment.

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Title

Bail And Recognizance

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2023-06-16 - Senate - Passage (Y: 36 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2023-06-15 - House - Passage As Amended (Y: 69 N: 0 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2023-06-15 - House - Passage Of Amendment (Y: 68 N: 0 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2023-06-22HouseSigned by Governor
2023-06-19HouseTransmitted to Governor
2023-06-16SenateSenate passed as amended in concurrence
2023-06-15SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/15/2023)
2023-06-15HouseHouse passed as amended (floor amendment)
2023-06-15HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/15/2023)
2023-06-13HouseMeeting postponed (06/14/2023)
2023-06-12HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
2023-04-04HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2023-03-31HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/04/2023)
2023-02-17HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments

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