The bail and release review commission is established as a temporary executive branch commission to do the following:

1. (1) Review data concerning the effect of bail reform measures on public safety, including violent crime and recidivism.
2. (2) Review data concerning the effectiveness of pretrial release measures in ensuring a defendant's court appearance.
3. (3) Review data concerning the effectiveness of pretrial release reform efforts in Indiana.
4. (4) Review the effect of pretrial detention on defendants.
5. (5) Review bail schedules and practices used statewide.
6. (6) Review the effectiveness of bail and release measures used in other states.

7. (7) Before November 1 of each year, issue a report containing its findings and recommendations to:

   1. (A) the governor; and

   2. (B) the legislative council.

      The report to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 .

As added by P.L.14-2024, SEC.1.