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AL HB84

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jim Hill

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2020

AI Summary

HB84 Summary

  • Amends Section 12-14-15 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to restrict mayoral pardon powers regarding domestic violence convictions
  • Prohibits mayors from remitting fines or costs related to domestic violence convictions
  • Prohibits mayors from commuting sentences for domestic violence convictions
  • Prohibits mayors from granting pardons for any conviction of a domestic violence crime
  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval

Legislative Description

Mayoral pardons, limit power so mayor may not remit fines or costs relating to, commute sentences for, or pardon any conviction for domestic violence, Sec. 12-14-15 am'd.

Mayors

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs

2/20/2020

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/20/2020
County and Municipal Government2/4/2020

Full Bill Text

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