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IN HB1323

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ragen Hatcher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits courts from requiring bail as a condition of pretrial release unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the arrestee is a flight risk or danger to the community
  • Allows bail to be required without the flight risk/danger finding in specific circumstances: charges of murder or treason, arrestee already on pretrial release for an unrelated incident, or arrestee on probation, parole, or other community supervision
  • Requires that when bail is set, the amount must be the lowest amount necessary to assure court appearance or protect community safety, based on the defendant's financial circumstances
  • Mandates release without money bail for arrestees who do not present a substantial risk of flight or danger, subject to court-determined restrictions and conditions
  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Bail.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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