SJR0001Introduced in the Senate
Constitutional amendment concerning bail.
Introduced by Eric Koch, District 44
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Constitutional amendment concerning bail. Provides that an offense other than murder or treason is not bailable if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community. This proposed amendment has been agreed to by one general assembly.
Where it stands
Public Law 164
February 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House - Third reading · February 16, 2026
75
Yes
11
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Jackson | 1 | No |
| Earl Harris | 2 | No |
| Ragen Hatcher | 3 | No |
| Edmond Soliday | 4 | Yes |
| Dale DeVon | 5 | Yes |
| Maureen Bauer | 6 | Yes |
| Jake Teshka | 7 | Yes |
| Ryan Dvorak | 8 | Yes |
| Randy Novak | 9 | Yes |
| Charles Moseley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Authored by Senator Koch
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 43: yeas 43, nays 2
House sponsor: Representative Jeter
Senator Bray added as second author
Senator Freeman added as third author
Senator Young M added as coauthor
Senator Buck added as coauthor
Referred to the House
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: do pass, adopted
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 244: yeas 75, nays 11
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Returned to the Senate without amendments
Signed by the Speaker
Signed by the President of the Senate
Public Law 164
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