The Tennessee Senate voted 23-6 in favor of Senate Joint Resolution 25 allowing judges to deny bond for over 60 serious crimes.
The resolution now moves to the House, and if passed, it will begin the process of amending the state constitution and be placed on a statewide ballot.
The measure would give judges the power to deny bail when dealing with violent crimes such as capital offenses, acts of terrorism, second-degree murder, and others.
Supporters of the resolution have emphasized that the goal is to “keep violent criminals behind bars.”
