HB585 Summary

• Increases the penalty for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor under Section 13A-10-41 of the Alabama Code.

• Establishes resisting arrest with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument as a Class C felony.

• Clarifies that the crime of resisting arrest applies when a person intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a lawful arrest of themselves or another person.

• Exempts the bill from Amendment 621 constitutional requirements regarding local expenditure increases because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime.

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