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AL HB57
Bill
Status
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Pettus
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AI Summary
HB 57 Summary
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Adds murder committed with knowledge of a child under age 14 being present as a capital offense if the victim was the child's parent or legal guardian, defining "in the presence of a child" to include physical presence or knowledge that a child may see or hear the act.
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Adds the same circumstance as an aggravating factor in capital sentencing under Section 13A-5-49, subsection (12).
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Designates the bill as "Hollie's Law."
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Bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
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Passed the House on February 1, 2018 with a vote of 77 Yeas, 17 Nays, and 2 Abstains.
Legislative Description
Domestic violence, capital offense expanded to include murder of a parent or guardian in the presence of a child, add'l aggravating circumstances included, Secs. 13A-5-40, 13A-5-49 am'd.
Domestic Violence
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 2:28 p.m. on March 27, 2018.
3/27/2018