House Bill No. by Representative Hughes proposes the enactment of a new provision under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 331(M) concerning the discharge of bail obligations. This new section allows a surety to file proof of a defendant's deportation at any time before the defendant fails to appear in court or within 180 days after a notice of warrant for arrest is issued. If the surety cannot obtain proof of deportation, either the surety or the court may request a contradictory hearing to establish such proof.

If the court confirms that the defendant has been deported, the surety will be fully discharged from any obligations related to the bail undertaking. This bill aims to clarify the process for discharging bail obligations in cases of deportation, ensuring that sureties are relieved of their responsibilities when a defendant is no longer present in the jurisdiction due to deportation.