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AL HB235

Bill

Status

Passed

5/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Randy Wood

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 13A-10-11 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand the definition of "peace officer" in the crime of impersonating a peace officer to include any officer or employee of the federal government with a duty to maintain public order or make arrests for crimes.

  • Maintains impersonating a peace officer as a Class C felony.

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

  • Passed by the House on April 27, 2023 and the Senate on May 25, 2023.

Legislative Description

Relating to crimes and offenses; to amend Section 13A-10-11, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the definition of "peace officer" regarding the crime of impersonating a peace officer; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

Crimes and offenses, provided that a "peace officer" includes federal law enforcement officers

Last Action

Enacted

5/25/2023

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs4/27/2023
Public Safety and Homeland Security4/4/2023

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