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AL HB204
Bill
Status
2/14/2017
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 13A-6-22 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to elevate assault in the third degree from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony when committed by a person 21 years or older against a person under 18 years of age on school property, a school bus, or at a school-sponsored event or function.
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Existing assault in the third degree charges (intentional or reckless physical injury, criminal negligence with a deadly weapon, or preventing a peace officer from duty) remain Class A misdemeanors unless the offense meets the new enhanced penalty conditions.
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The bill is excluded from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements regarding local expenditures because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime.
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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
2/14/2017