SB0002Introduced in the Senate
Bail procedures.
Introduced by Aaron Freeman, District 32
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Bail procedures. Provides that offenses other than murder are not bailable if the state proves: (1) by a preponderance of the evidence that the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) by clear and convincing evidence that the arrestee is dangerous and that no conditions of release will reasonably protect the safety of other persons or the community. Establishes procedures for a bail hearing. Removes duplicative provisions concerning repeat violent arrestees. Permits a court to retain cash bail for the payment of certain costs without an indigency hearing if the defendant has executed an agreement permitting the court to retain the cash bail for these purposes.
Where it stands
Public Law 64
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments · February 25, 2026
38
Yes
8
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Dernulc | 1 | Not Voting |
| Lonnie Randolph | 2 | No |
| Mark Spencer | 3 | No |
| Rodney Pol | 4 | Absent |
| Ed Charbonneau | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Niemeyer | 6 | Yes |
| Brian Buchanan | 7 | Yes |
| Mike Bohacek | 8 | Yes |
| Ryan Mishler | 9 | Yes |
| David Niezgodski | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Authored by Senator Freeman
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Amendment #2 (Freeman) prevailed; voice vote
Amendment #1 (Pol) failed; voice vote
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 33: yeas 39, nays 8
House sponsor: Representative Jeter
Rules Committee report: motion to correct committee report; adopted voice vote
Motion to Correct Committee Report; adopted voice vote
Senator Koch added as second author
Senator Carrasco added as third author
Referred to the House
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 257: yeas 75, nays 13
Returned to the Senate with amendments
Motion to concur filed
Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 267: yeas 38, nays 8
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Signed by the Speaker
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Governor
Public Law 64
Verify the information
- Official page on the Indiana Legislature website
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #2 (amendment)
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #2 (amendment)
- Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Amendment #1 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #2 (amendment)
- Senate Amendment #1 (amendment)
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #5 (amendment)
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #4 (amendment)
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #3 (amendment)
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #4 (amendment)
- House Courts and Criminal Code Amendment #3 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Vote Sheet (supplement)
- Committee Report (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Vote Sheet (supplement)
- Committee Report (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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