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AL HB298
Bill
Status
2/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Pettus
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AI Summary
HB298 Summary
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Doubles the minimum incarceration periods for first and second degree domestic violence convictions if a child under 18 years old witnessed the offense, without consideration of probation, parole, or good time credits.
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Increases minimum imprisonment to 15 days for a first conviction of third degree domestic violence if witnessed by a child under 18, 60 days for a second conviction, and makes a third or subsequent conviction a Class C felony.
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Adds murder witnessed by a child under 18 years old as a capital offense if the victim was the parent or legal guardian of the child, making the defendant eligible for death or life without parole.
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Names the legislation "Hollie's Law" and makes it effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial 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, Hollie's Law, Secs. 13A-5-40, 13A-6-130, 13A-6-131, 13A-6-132 am'd.
Domestic Violence
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
5/17/2017