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HB 51 Original 2026 Regular Session Villio
Abstract: Prohibits post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense that is committed against a victim who is a minor.
Present constitution provides for the right to bail.
Proposed constitutional amendment retains present constitution.
Proposed constitutional amendment provides that after conviction, a person shall not be bailable if the offense is an aggravated offense as defined by present law (R.S. 15:541) that is committed against a victim who is a minor.
Provides for submission of the proposed amendment to the voters at the statewide election to be held Nov. 3, 2026.
(Amends Const. Art. I, §18(A); Adds Const. Art. I, §18(C))