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SB 118 - Amends Judges' Authority to Deny Bail - Alabama Key Vote

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Title: Amends Judges' Authority to Deny Bail

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands judges' authority to deny bail through the state Aniah's Law.

Highlights:

  • Expands the list of crimes that make individuals unqualified for bail to include (Sec. 1):

    • Solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder; and

    • Shooting or discharging a firearm, explosive, or other weapon into an occupied dwelling, building, railroad locomotive or car, aircraft, automobile, truck, or watercraft.

  • Requires the proposed amendment in this bill to be included in the statewide primary elections in 2026 (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the effective date of this bill is following the end of the statewide primary, if a majority of voters approve the amendment (Sec. 2).

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