SB 1618: Criminal procedure; creating the Public Protection Act; conditions of release; public safety reports. Effective date.
SB 1618 status: To Governor — Approved by Governor 05/21/2026 (updated May 29, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is working on a new law called the "Public Protection Act." It would change how judges decide if someone can be released from jail before their trial. It requires judges to use new safety reports to help them decide if it is safe to let a person go, and sets clearer rules for those being released....
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Environment
Benefits
- none identified
Risks
- none identified
Economy
Benefits
- potential administrative efficiency in court processing
Risks
- potential increase in state expenditures for report implementation
Society
Benefits
- standardized criteria for pre-trial release decisions
- enhanced focus on public safety
Risks
- potential for systemic bias in safety report assessment
- risk of restricted access to pre-trial release
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CurrentApproved by Governor 05/21/2026
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