AL SB76

Proposes a constitutional amendment to require the Governor to take reasonable steps to notify the Attorney General and all members of a victim's family (whose contact information is provided by the Attorney General) before granting a commutation or reprieve to a person sentenced to death.

Allows a victim's family member entitled to notice to challenge a commutation or reprieve as a violation by filing a civil action in Montgomery County Circuit Court within 30 days after the Governor grants it.

Requires courts that find a violation to void the commutation and enjoin the Governor from granting the inmate a commutation or reprieve until the required notice is provided.

Maintains the Legislature's existing power to regulate pardons, paroles, remission of fines, and forfeitures, and to authorize courts to suspend sentences and order probation.

Requires the amendment to be approved by a majority of qualified electors voting in an election held according to Alabama election laws.