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AL SB385

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Taylor

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

SB385 Summary

  • Upgrades the crime of promoting gambling from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony under Section 13A-12-22, Code of Alabama 1975.

  • Upgrades the crime of conspiracy to promote gambling from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony under Section 13A-12-23, Code of Alabama 1975.

  • Upgrades the crime of possession of a gambling device from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony under Section 13A-12-27, Code of Alabama 1975.

  • Bill is exempt from Amendment 621 requirements regarding local government expenditures because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime.

  • Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Gambling crimes, enhanced penalties for promoting gambling, conspiracy to promote gambling, possession of a gambling device, Secs. 13A-12-22, 13A-12-23, 13A-12-27 am'd.

Gambling

Last Action

Referred, per Senate Rule 50, to Committee on Tourism and Marketing

3/5/2014

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections2/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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