2019 House Bill 4357

Pre-trial bail reform package

Introduced in the House

March 13, 2019

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 4351 to 4360.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary