HB 4592 requires that a hearing be conducted before a judge or magistrate may deny a defendant release on bail. The bill guarantees that defendants have access to legal counsel during this hearing, either through an attorney of their choosing or by court appointment if they do not have representation. It mandates that defendants be allowed to consult with counsel before the hearing and that their attorneys receive access to all relevant documents available to the prosecution and judge. The bill applies only to arrests made on or after September 1, 2025​.