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AL HB646

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Paul Beckman

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 13A-8-18 of the Alabama Code to classify receiving a stolen firearm valued at $500 or less as receiving stolen property in the second degree, a Class C felony.

  • Currently, receiving stolen property must exceed $500 to constitute second degree receiving stolen property; this bill lowers the threshold specifically for firearms to any value up to $500.

  • Classifies the enhanced penalty as coming within a constitutional exception regarding local expenditures, so it does not require a 2/3 legislative vote or local approval to become effective.

  • The bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Receipt of stolen property, crime of, enhanced penalties for receipt of a stolen firearm that does not exceed $500 in value provided, Sec. 13A-8-18 am'd.

Crimes and Offenses

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/18/2013

Full Bill Text

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