SB119 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 16 of the Alabama Constitution to be known as "Aniah's Law," modifying bail provisions for persons charged with crimes.

• Changes bail exception from "capital offenses" to "Class A felonies listed in Chapter 6 of Title 13A" when proof is evident or presumption of guilt is great.

• Allows detention without bail if no condition of release can reasonably protect the community from risk of physical harm to the accused, public, or both, or ensure the accused's presence at trial.

• Maintains the prohibition against requiring excessive bail in any case.

• Requires the amendment to be approved by a majority of qualified electors voting thereon and establishes procedures for a public election on the proposed amendment.