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AL HB324

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Creates the crime of aggravated criminal surveillance, defined as intentionally surveilling an individual in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy without consent for the purpose of sexual gratification.

  • Establishes aggravated criminal surveillance as a Class A misdemeanor for first offense, and a Class C felony for any second or subsequent offense.

  • Includes municipal court convictions when determining whether a person has a prior conviction or adjudication under this section.

  • Excludes the bill from Amendment 621 requirements regarding local expenditures because it defines a new crime.

  • Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Criminal surveillance, enhanced criminal penalties for surveillance for purpose of sexual arousal or gratification, crime of aggravated criminal surveillance created

Crimes and Offenses

Last Action

Collins motion to Indefinitely Postpone adopted Voice Vote

4/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security2/14/2012

Full Bill Text

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