AL SB119

Prohibits the imposition of the death penalty for any criminal defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time of the commission of the capital offense.

Defines a minor as any person under 18 years of age and lists various activities prohibited to minors under Alabama law, including possessing weapons, working during certain hours, obtaining abortions without parental consent, voting, and entering binding contracts.

Legislation is consistent with existing United States Supreme Court rulings under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments that prohibit capital punishment for defendants under age 18.

Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon otherwise becoming law.