HB289 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

TaShina MorrisRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Bail schedule, to codify the bail schedule for murder, to amend the bail schedule for murder

Summary

HB289 would codify a specific bail range for murder charges and require the Supreme Court to adjust rules to match the new schedule.

What This Bill Does

It sets the bail amount for murder at a range of $30,000 to $1,500,000. It codifies this bail schedule into law and directs courts to apply it to defendants charged with murder, replacing the prior rules-based approach. It requires the Alabama Supreme Court to amend its rules to conform with this act, and it specifies when the act becomes effective.

Who It Affects

• People charged with murder, who would have their bail amount determined within the $30,000 to $1,500,000 range.
• The Alabama judiciary (courts and the Supreme Court), which must apply the codified bail range and amend its rules accordingly.

Key Provisions

• The bail schedule for the offense of murder shall be between $30,000 and $1,500,000.
• The Legislature intends the Supreme Court to amend its rules to conform with this act (per Amendment 328).
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Bail