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AL HB59
Bill
Status
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Corey Harbison
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AI Summary
HB59 Summary
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Doubles the minimum term of imprisonment for first degree domestic violence convictions when the offense was committed with knowledge of a child under 14 years old present, if the victim was the child's parent or legal guardian.
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Doubles the minimum term of imprisonment for second degree domestic violence convictions when the offense was committed with knowledge of a child under 14 years old present, if the victim was the child's parent or legal guardian.
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Maintains existing minimum sentences of one year for first degree and six months for second degree domestic violence, but doubles these periods when the aggravating circumstance of a child's presence is proven.
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Exempts the bill from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements regarding local fund expenditures because it defines 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 gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Domestic violence, in the first, second, and third degree, committed in the presence of a minor, increased incarceration periods and enhanced penalties, Secs. 13A-6-130, 13A-6-131 am'd.
Domestic Violence
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 2:28 p.m. on March 27, 2018.
3/27/2018