Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2: Bail procedures.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail procedures. Primary sponsor: Eric Koch (Republican), Aaron Freeman (Republican), Cyndi Carrasco (Republican), Chris Jeter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Signed by the Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that offenses other than murder are not bailable if the state proves: (1) by a preponderance of the evidence that the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) by clear and convincing evidence that the arrestee is dangerous and that no conditions of release will reasonably protect the safety of other persons or the community. Establishes procedures for a bail hearing. Removes duplicative provisions concerning repeat violent arrestees. Permits a court to retain cash bail for the payment of certain costs without an indigency hearing if the defendant has executed an agreement permitting the court to retain the cash bail for these purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Koch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Aaron Freeman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Cyndi Carrasco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Chris Jeter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor
- Public Law 64
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the Speaker
- Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 267: yeas 38, nays 8
- Motion to concur filed
- Returned to the Senate with amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 257: yeas 75, nays 13
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
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