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AL HB237
Bill
Status
5/29/2019
Primary Sponsor
Matt Simpson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 13A-6-67 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to add enhanced penalties for sexual abuse in the second degree when the defendant is at least 15 years older than the victim.
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Sexual abuse in the second degree remains a Class A misdemeanor, except it becomes a Class C felony if the defendant is at least 15 years older than the victim under subdivision (a)(2).
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Sexual abuse in the second degree also becomes a Class C felony upon a second or subsequent offense within one year of another sexual offense, regardless of age difference.
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The bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
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The House passed the bill on April 16, 2019, and the Senate passed it on May 28, 2019.
Legislative Description
Sexual abuse, enhanced sentence for violation of sex abuse if defendant 15 yrs. older than victim, Sec. 13A-6-67 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 1:33 p.m. on May 29, 2019.
5/29/2019