The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure as it relates to releasing defendants on bail. Under the provisions of the bill, among other proposed modifications, the eligibility, if voters approve the proposed constitutional amendment, for individuals arrested for certain offenses to be released on bail would be modified.
This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources. The bill does not expressly create a felony offense, increase the punishment for an existing misdemeanor to that of a felony, increase the punishment for an existing felony offense or category of felony level offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for felony community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.