RELATING TO BAIL.

SB 725 requires judges to assess whether a defendant can actually afford bail before setting their release amount. This directly affects individuals facing pretrial detention who may be held solely because they cannot pay bail. The key provision mandates judges to make specific findings about a defendant's financial ability during bail hearings. The bill aims to prevent people from being jailed simply due to poverty, rather than flight risk or danger. (Note: This summary is based solely on the bill's official abstract; no voting record or further details are provided in the context.)