Bail; pretrial detention hearing, required without exception for certain crimes resulting in death
HB 126 requires mandatory pretrial detention hearings without exception for defendants charged with either a Class A felony that resulted in death or attempted murder (pending constitutional amendment ratification). This changes current law by requiring prosecutors to always request denial of bail for these offenses, eliminating the court's ability to waive the hearing. The bill directly affects defendants facing these specific charges in Alabama courts, ensuring they remain detained until a hearing determines release conditions. It updates existing bail procedures to remove discretion for these serious offenses, while including minor technical code revisions. The bill does not change eligibility for bail in other cases.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chip Brown
RRepublican
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