To waive sovereign immunity in certain circumstances where jurisdictions prohibit monetary bail.
Protecting All Communities Equally Act of 2022 or the PACE Act of 2022
This bill establishes that a state court located in an area where monetary bail is prohibited has the authority to hold on bail a criminal defendant determined to be dangerous or a repeat offender. In addition, a state or political subdivision that prohibits monetary bail waives sovereign immunity in an action for damages as a result of a dangerous criminal being released without monetary bail.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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