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AL HB58
Bill
Status
1/30/2014
Primary Sponsor
Paul Beckman
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AI Summary
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Amends criminally negligent homicide law to classify the offense as a Class C felony when caused by a person operating any vehicle or vessel while unlawfully under the influence of alcohol or drugs, expanding beyond just motor vehicles.
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Amends assault in the first degree law to include causing serious physical injury while driving or operating any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, changing from motor vehicles only to all vehicles including vessels.
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Repeals Section 32-5A-192 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which previously addressed vessel operation under the influence.
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Bill is excluded from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime definition.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Driving or operating a vehicle or vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs, criminal negligent homicide or assault in the first degree amended to include, Secs. 13A-6-4, 13A-6-20 am'd; Sec. 32-5A-192 repealed
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Last Action
Pending third reading on day 14 Favorable from Judiciary
2/12/2014