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AL HB19
Bill
Status
2/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Christopher England
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 15-24-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to update the definition of "intellectually disabled person" to reference "contemporary, prevailing, and appropriate clinical standards" instead of "standardized testing instruments."
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Amends Section 15-24-5 to allow defendants an additional opportunity to present clinical evidence of intellectual disability if the court initially determines the defendant is not intellectually disabled.
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Clarifies language in Section 15-24-5(a) regarding court procedures when a defendant is determined to be intellectually disabled, including options for pretrial release considerations and special placement.
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Updates existing code language with gender-neutral pronouns and technical revisions to conform to current legislative style.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Sections 15-24-2 and 15-24-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to update the definition of "intellectually disabled person"; to allow defendants an additional opportunity to present evidence of intellectual disability; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to House Judiciary
2/8/2023