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AL HB260

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Alan Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Amends Code of Alabama Sections 13A-10-36, 13A-10-37, and 13A-10-38 to specifically include attempt as a criminal offense in promoting prison contraband at all three degree levels.

  • Increases penalty for promoting prison contraband in the first degree from Class C to Class B felony.

  • Increases penalty for promoting prison contraband in the third degree from Class B misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor.

  • Penalty for promoting prison contraband in the second degree remains a Class C felony.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval, with provisions exempting the bill from Amendment 621 local funding requirements as it defines or amends existing crimes.

Legislative Description

Crime of promoting prison contraband in the first, second, and third degrees, attempt included, increased penalties, Secs. 13A-10-36, 13A-10-37, 13A-10-38 am'd.

Crimes and Offenses

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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