Bail; list of offenses ineligible for bail expanded; constitutional amendment

SB 118 proposes a constitutional amendment in Alabama that would expand the list of offenses for which a judge can deny bail before conviction. Currently, the state constitution outlines specific crimes where bail is not guaranteed. This bill would add certain offenses related to the unlawful use or possession of a firearm to this list. Additionally, it would allow judges to deny bail for any solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit any of the offenses already on the list, or those added by this amendment. If passed by the legislature, Alabama voters would decide on this change in the 2026 statewide primary election.