House Bill No. by Representative Villio proposes a constitutional amendment to Article I, Section 18 of the Louisiana Constitution, specifically addressing the right to bail for certain offenders. The amendment seeks to prohibit post-conviction bail for individuals convicted of aggravated offenses against minors, as defined by existing law (R.S. 15:541). The bill retains the current provisions regarding bail for other offenses, allowing bail for those whose maximum sentence is five years or less, while judges may grant bail for sentences exceeding five years.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to Louisiana voters for approval during the statewide election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The ballot will include a proposition asking voters if they support the amendment to disallow post-conviction bail for defendants convicted of aggravated offenses against minor victims. This legislative change aims to enhance the protection of vulnerable populations, particularly minors, from offenders convicted of serious crimes.