HB386 Summary

• Amends Section 13A-6-21 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to enhance criminal penalties for assault in the second degree against peace officers, detention or correctional officers, emergency medical personnel, utility workers, and firefighters.

• Changes the classification of second degree assault under subdivision (a)(4) from a Class C felony to a Class B felony when the assault is committed with intent to prevent these specified individuals from performing lawful duties.

• Defines "utility worker" as any person employed by an entity that owns, operates, or controls facilities for generating, transmitting, or distributing electricity, gas, water, steam, sewage, or telephone service.

• Excludes the bill from further requirements under Amendment 621 of the Alabama Constitution because it defines or amends the definition of an existing crime.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.