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JAIL Act

9/24/2025, 3:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5312

This bill, designated as H.R. 5312 in the 119th Congress, aims to authorize civil actions against judges and government entities that release repeat offenders on bail, among other purposes. Introduced on September 11, 2025, the bill seeks to address issues related to bail decisions impacting public safety.

Current Status of Bill HR 5312

Bill HR 5312 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 11, 2025. Bill HR 5312 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 11, 2025.  Bill HR 5312's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5312

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5312

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5312

To authorize civil actions against judges who, and other government entities that, release repeat offenders on bail, and for other purposes.
To authorize civil actions against judges who, and other government entities that, release repeat offenders on bail, and for other purposes.

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