Senate rejects HB 15-16 (pretrial release) on final reading

May 2, 2026

On final reading, House Bill 15‑16 (pretrial release) failed after a roll‑call result of 11 ayes and 13 noes. Multiple senators recorded reservations or no votes on the bill during the vote.

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The Senate considered the conference committee report for House Bill 15‑16 (pretrial release) on final reading and defeated the measure by recorded vote.

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