Charitable bail groups say measure moving in the FL Legislature could put them out of business

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 839

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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A committee in the Florida Senate unanimously passed a proposal on Wednesday that charitable bail fund organizations say will make it practically impossible for them to operate in Florida.

The proposal (SB 600), sponsored by Sen. Keith Truenow, R-Tavares, says that if a nonprofit organization provides cash bail to an individual following an arrest and release from jail, that money ultimately must be returned to the defendant and not the nonprofit group.

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