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AL HB338
Bill
Status
2/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Pettus
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AI Summary
HB338 Summary
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Doubles the minimum imprisonment terms for first and second degree domestic violence convictions if a child under age 18 witnesses the crime, without consideration for probation, parole, or good time credits.
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Increases minimum imprisonment for third degree domestic violence to 15 days if witnessed by a child under age 18; escalates to 60 days for second conviction and Class C felony for third or subsequent conviction with child witness.
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Adds murder witnessed by a child under age 18 as a capital offense if the victim was the parent or legal guardian of that child, making the defendant eligible for death or life without parole.
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Exempts the bill from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements regarding local expenditures because it defines new crimes or amends existing crime definitions.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval.
Legislative Description
Domestic violence, increased incarceration periods and enhanced penalties for convictions of first, second, or third degree domestic violence if committed in the presence of a minor, capital offense expanded to include murder of a parent or guardian in the presence of a child, Secs. 13A-5-40, 13A-6-130, 13A-6-131, 13A-6-132 am'd.
Domestic Violence
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
2/25/2016