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AL HB56
Bill
Status
1/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Christopher England
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AI Summary
HB56 Summary
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Repeals the Habitual Felony Offender Act (Sections 13A-5-9 and 13A-5-10) which previously imposed enhanced penalties on defendants with prior felony convictions.
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Provides for resentencing of all defendants currently incarcerated or under supervision who were sentenced under the Habitual Felony Offender Act, using sentencing standards in place at the time of resentencing.
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Revises sentencing standards for hate crimes, drug trafficking, cruelty to animals, and DUI offenses with various mandatory minimum terms and fines based on offense severity and aggravating factors.
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Modifies ignition interlock device requirements for DUI convictions, allowing suspension/revocation periods to be stayed upon installation and compliance with the device for specified durations.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, with the bill excluded from local funding requirements as it defines new crimes or amends existing crime definitions.
Legislative Description
Sentencing, to revise sentencing standards in certain circumstances, to repeal habitual felony offender act, to provide for resentencing for defendants whose sentences were based on the habitual felony offender act, Sec. 13A-5-14 added; Secs. 13A-5-9, 13A-5-10 repealed; Secs. 13A-5-6, 13A-5-13, 13A-11-241, 13A-12-231, 13A-12-233, 14-9-44, 32-5A-154, 32-5A-191 am'd.
Sentencing
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
1/11/2022