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MA H2059

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Xiarhos

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 262, Section 24 of Massachusetts General Laws regarding bail procedures
  • Sets maximum fee of $80 for persons authorized to take bail or release on personal recognizance for any misdemeanor or felony arrest
  • Prohibits delegation of bail-setting or personal recognizance release authority to other persons
  • Bans fee-splitting arrangements in bail processing
  • Requires authorized persons to receive their fee only after determining release terms and the prisoner recognizes out-of-court

Legislative Description

Relative to eliminating cashless bail

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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