House Bill No. by Representative Hughes enacts 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 all obligations related to the bail undertaking. This legislation aims to clarify the process for sureties in cases where a defendant is deported, ensuring that they are relieved of their responsibilities under the bail agreement once deportation is verified.