HB416 Summary

• Creates the Birmingham Anti-violence Task Force to conduct ongoing study and analysis of violent criminal activity in Birmingham, Alabama, and issue reports with recommendations for reducing violent crime.

• Task force composed of 14 members including state legislators from Birmingham, judicial officials, police chief, school superintendent, mayor, city council president, community activist, chamber of commerce chair, and representatives from ministerial alliance, Future Programs, CAB, and district attorney.

• Task force members annually elect a chair and vice chair, serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual meeting expenses by their respective appointing agencies, and meet upon call of the chair or by majority vote.

• Task force required to submit written reports on January 10, 2021, and each January 10th thereafter to the Governor, legislative leadership, judicial officials, Birmingham city leadership, and Jefferson County District Attorney detailing findings and recommendations.

• Act becomes effective July 1, 2019, following passage and gubernatorial approval.