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This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to change the rules for releasing individuals accused of certain crimes before their trial. Specifically, it defines a "bail restricted offense" as any crime that could result in imprisonment for more than one year. The resolution states that individuals charged with these offenses will no longer be eligible for "unsecured judicial release," which means release without having to post any money, property, or other security, such as being released on their own promise to appear or through certain pretrial programs. Instead, those accused of bail-restricted offenses can only be released if they post a "secured bond," which involves providing monetary collateral, property, or a surety bond. The Mississippi Legislature would still have the authority to pass laws consistent with this amendment, and it would take effect on January 1 of the year following its approval by voters.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0016.xml