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SJR 1

Joint ResolutionStateINSenate
Constitutional amendment concerning bail.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Feb 23, 2026
Public Law 164
Session
2026
Introduced
Dec 9, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Koch· author

Summary

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Provides that an offense other than murder or treason is not bailable if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community. This proposed amendment has been agreed to by one general assembly.

Subjects

COURTS; Bail and Bail BondsmenCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Rules of Trial ProcedureSTATE GOVERNMENT; Constitution

Co-sponsors (5)

Rodric Bray · author
Aaron Freeman · author
James Buck · coauthor
Michael Young · coauthor
Chris Jeter · sponsor

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