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AL HB487

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 13A-6-22 of the Alabama Code to elevate assault in the third degree from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony when committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person under 18 years of age on school property, school buses, or at school-sponsored functions.

  • Retains existing assault in the third degree as a Class A misdemeanor in all other circumstances, including acts involving intent to cause physical injury, reckless conduct, criminal negligence with weapons, or resistance to peace officers.

  • Exempts the bill from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements regarding local expenditures because it defines a new crime 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.

Legislative Description

Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.

Crimes and Offenses

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary

4/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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