Bill > SB118

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to expand the list of offenses for which a person may be denied bail in Alabama. Specifically, the bill would add three new categories to the existing list of serious crimes where bail can be restricted: (1) solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder, (2) shooting or discharging a firearm, explosive, or other weapon into an occupied dwelling, building, or vehicle (as defined in Section 13A-11-61(b) of the Alabama Code), and (3) confirm that these restrictions apply to these specific offenses. The proposed amendment would be put to voters during the statewide primary election in 2026, where voters will decide whether to approve the constitutional change. If approved by a majority of qualified voters, these additional offenses would be added to the existing list of serious crimes for which a judge may deny bail, which currently includes offenses such as capital murder, first-degree murder, kidnapping, rape, and others. The goal of the amendment appears to be enhancing public safety by providing judges with more discretion to deny bail for potentially dangerous criminal activities.

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