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AL HB177
Bill
Status
1/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mac McCutcheon
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 13A-6-21 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand the definition of assault in the second degree to include assaults on off-duty peace officers employed by private entities.
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Off-duty peace officers employed by private entities are considered to be performing a lawful duty when working in their approved uniform while off duty with their employing agency's approval.
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Assault in the second degree remains a Class C felony, applicable when a person assaults a peace officer with intent to prevent them from performing lawful duties and causes physical injury to any person.
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The bill is excluded from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements regarding local expenditures because it defines or amends the definition of an existing crime.
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The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
Law enforcement officers, assaults of while performing lawful duty, classified as assault in the second degree, to include off-duty officers employed by a private entity, Sec. 13A-6-21 am'd.
Law Enforcement Officers
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 11 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 substitute
4/14/2010