The proposed amendment to Section 16 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 seeks to expand the list of offenses for which a judge may deny bail. The amendment adds provisions for denying bail in cases involving "any solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit" murder, as well as for "shooting or discharging a firearm, explosive, or other weapon into an occupied dwelling, building, railroad locomotive, railroad car, aircraft, automobile, truck, or watercraft." Additionally, the amendment removes the reference to "aggravated child abuse" as a reason for denying bail.

If approved, this amendment will be presented to voters during the statewide primary election in 2026. The ballot will include a description of the amendment, outlining the new offenses that could lead to bail denial, and will require a majority vote from qualified electors to become part of the Constitution.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-5-40
Engrossed: 13A-5-40
Enrolled: 13A-5-40