Bail.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a new Penal Code section that orders courts to cancel a bail bond and refund the premium (minus a 2% admin fee and any premium tax) if the prosecutor dismisses the case or fails to file charges within 21 days and the defendant has not missed any required court appearances. It applies only to bail‑surety bonds entered on or after Jan. 1, 2026. The measure aims to protect defendants from unnecessary bail costs when the state does not pursue the case promptly.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 25. Noes 11. Page 1505.) Ordered to the Assembly. · Jun 4, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 9, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 9, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jul 15, 2025

History

1. Jul 15, 2025July 15 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Jul 8, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3. Jul 1, 2025July 1 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
4. Jun 16, 2025Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and APPR.
5. Jun 5, 2025In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
6. Jun 4, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 25. Noes 11. Page 1505.) Ordered to the Assembly.
7. May 27, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. May 23, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9. May 23, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 1204.) (May 23).
10. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
11. May 5, 2025May 5 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
12. Apr 29, 2025Set for hearing May 5.

The 12 most recent of 22 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Angelique Ashby (D) · sponsor
• Ashby

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