Constitution; amend to provide secured bond requiremtns for bail restricted offenses.

This constitutional amendment (HC 17) proposes requiring secured bonds - meaning defendants must post money, property, or other security - for individuals charged with "bail restricted offenses" (crimes punishable by over one year in prison). It would prevent judges from granting unsecured release (like release on personal promise or unsecured bond) for such charges, except in limited cases where a judge deems it appropriate. The amendment defines "unsecured judicial release" to include common pretrial options like release on own recognizance. The proposal died in committee on February 3, 2026, and would require voter approval in 2026 to take effect.