Indiana lawmakers approved Senate Joint Resolution 1 in a 43–2 vote, moving a proposal to amend the state’s Constitution to allow judges to deny bail for certain “dangerous” defendants to the House for consideration.

If passed by the House and ratified by voters in November, the amendment would give courts the flexibility to prevent violent crime by holding defendants without bail under specific conditions.

Critics have raised concerns about potential bias and abuse in Indiana courts if the amendment is approved.