HB81 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 16 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901, known as "Aniah's Law"

• Guarantees all individuals the right to reasonable bail before conviction, except for offenses enumerated by the Legislature through general law

• Removes the existing exception for capital offenses when proof is evident or presumption is great, replacing it with a legislative carve-out for specified offenses

• Maintains the prohibition on excessive bail in all cases

• Requires voter approval by majority of qualified electors voting on the amendment in accordance with Sections 284, 285, and 287 of the Alabama Constitution; passed the House with 104 yeas, 0 nays on February 27, 2020