2018 House Bill 6459

Pre-trial bail reform package

Introduced in the House

Oct. 17, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Tommy Brann (R-77)

To repeal a 2004 law that prohibits a court from releasing a person arrested for nonpayment of child support unless the person posts a cash performance bond of at least $500, or 25% of the child support arrearage, whichever is greater. This is part of a bail reform package comprised of House Bills 6455 to 6463.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary