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MS HC17
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lee Yancey
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring secured monetary bond, property bond, or surety bond for "bail restricted offenses" punishable by more than one year imprisonment
- Prohibits judges from granting unsecured release options (own recognizance, unsecured appearance bonds, or pretrial release programs without security) for these offenses
- Preserves judicial discretion to grant unsecured release for criminal offenses that do not meet the bail restricted offense threshold
- Amendment would be submitted to voters in November 2026 and take effect January 1 of the year following ratification
- Authorizes the Mississippi Legislature to enact implementing legislation consistent with the amendment
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to provide secured bond requiremtns for bail restricted offenses.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Constitution1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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