HB389 Summary

• Amends Section 13A-6-20 to add intentionally causing physical injury by means of a firearm as assault in the first degree, classified as a Class B felony.

• Amends Section 13A-6-21 to specify that intentionally causing physical injury by means of a firearm (other than in the context of assault in the first degree) does not constitute assault in the second degree.

• The bill requires a 2/3 supermajority vote to become effective, as it will increase local expenditures under Alabama Constitutional Amendment 621, unless approved by local entities or funded by the Legislature.

• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.