HC17

Mississippi HC17 proposes a constitutional amendment to require secured bonds for bail restricted offenses.

Mississippi HC17 proposes an amendment to the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to mandate secured bond requirements for bail restricted offenses. These offenses include those punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year. The amendment prohibits unsecured judicial releases for such offenses, requiring instead secured monetary, property, or surety bonds. The Mississippi Legislature retains the authority to enact legislation consistent with this amendment, which would take effect in January following ratification. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 2026 election.