S.J.Res.87

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony who have previously been convicted of or who were released on bail for certain offenses punishable as a felony at the time of the new offense.

Chamber Passed·5/14/25

Proposing a constitutional amendment to deny bail to those accused of certain felonies if previously convicted or on bail for similar offenses.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to deny bail to individuals accused of specific felonies if they have a prior conviction for such offenses or were on bail for similar offenses at the time of the new accusation. The offenses include murder, capital murder, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury or involving dangerous weapons, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery, aggravated sexual assault, indecency with a child, trafficking of persons, and continuous trafficking of persons.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 97–40 · May 14, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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40 Nay

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2 Not Voting

RD

11 Absent

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Criminal Justice Committee Hearing

History

May 28, 2025

House

1 hr. notice-for reconsideration

May 27, 2025

House

Read 3rd time

May 27, 2025

House

Postponed 5/27/25 12:30 PM