Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow bail denial for certain violent, sexual, or trafficking offenses.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow judges or magistrates to deny bail to individuals accused of violent, sexual, or continuous trafficking offenses if it is determined that bail and conditions of release are insufficient to ensure court appearance or community safety. The amendment also requires judges or magistrates to impose the least restrictive bail conditions necessary to ensure these factors. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow bail denial for certain violent, sexual, or trafficking offenses.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow judges or magistrates to deny bail to individuals accused of violent, sexual, or continuous trafficking offenses if it is determined that bail and conditions of release are insufficient to ensure court appearance or community safety. The amendment also requires judges or magistrates to impose the least restrictive bail conditions necessary to ensure these factors. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election.