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AL HB126

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chip Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Alabama's Aniah's Law bail provisions to require prosecutors to request bail denial, without exception, when a defendant is charged with a Class A felony resulting in death or attempted murder
  • Prohibits courts from waiving the mandatory pretrial detention hearing for these specific charges, removing prosecutorial discretion that currently exists under the law
  • Maintains existing bail denial eligibility for 12 enumerated serious offenses including murder, first-degree kidnapping, rape, domestic violence, human trafficking, and terrorism
  • The attempted murder provision is contingent upon ratification of a separate constitutional amendment (Act 2025-227)
  • Effective date: June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Bail; pretrial detention hearing, required without exception for certain crimes resulting in death

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Pending House Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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