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AL HB263
Bill
Status
4/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Wadsworth
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AI Summary
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Allows detention facilities to adopt policies that further define what items constitute "contraband" beyond existing statutory definitions.
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Expands the crimes of promoting prison contraband in the first, second, and third degree to apply to juveniles in detention facilities, in addition to adult inmates.
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Updates the definition of "contraband" to include items prohibited by detention center policy, in addition to statutes, rules, regulations, and court orders.
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Makes technical and stylistic revisions to Sections 13A-10-30, 13A-10-36, 13A-10-37, and 13A-10-38 of the Alabama Criminal Code.
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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 crimes; to amend Sections 13A-10-30, 13A-10-36, 13A-10-37, and 13A-10-38, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow a detention facility to adopt a policy to further define what items constitute "contraband" for purposes of banning certain items from detention facilities; to further define the crimes of promoting contraband in the first, second, and third degree to apply to juveniles under certain circumstances; to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style; 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.
Last Action
Indefinitely Postpone
5/31/2023