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HJR0049 proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Tennessee Constitution to eliminate the right to bail for specific serious offenses, including acts of terrorism, second degree murder, and aggravated rape of a child, when the evidence is strong. This amendment would affect defendants charged with these offenses, as they would not be eligible for bail if convicted and facing sentences that require them to serve at least 85 percent of their term before release. The proposed changes would take effect on November 3, 2026.
HJR0049 proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Tennessee Constitution to eliminate the right to bail for specific serious offenses, including acts of terrorism, second degree murder, and aggravated rape of a child, when the evidence is strong. This amendment would affect defendants charged with these offenses, as they would not be eligible for bail if convicted and facing sentences that require them to serve at least 85 percent of their term before release. The proposed changes would take effect on November 3, 2026.
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