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AL HB219
Bill
Status
6/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Hurst
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AI Summary
HB219 Summary
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Amends Section 13A-6-21 of the Alabama Code to expand the definition of assault in the second degree when committed against a peace officer performing a lawful duty.
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Clarifies that off-duty peace officers employed or under contract by a private or public entity are considered to be performing a lawful duty when working in approved uniform with approval from their employing law enforcement agency.
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Specifies that the provision does not alter workers' compensation status, other benefits, or extend tort liability of municipalities for actions of off-duty police officers.
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Maintains assault in the second degree as a Class C felony and includes the existing definition of "utility worker" for purposes of enhanced assault penalties.
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Became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor on June 2, 2011.
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.; Act 2010-565, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.
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Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 7:30 p.m. on June 2, 2011.
6/2/2011