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AL HB271
Bill
Status
4/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Chris Sells
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AI Summary
HB271 Summary
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Eliminates the Class D felony classification created by Act 2015-185 and reclassifies all current Class D felony offenses into Class C or lower categories.
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Requires the Alabama Sentencing Commission to immediately modify its sentencing standards, worksheets, and instructions to comply with the elimination of Class D felonies, with amendments superseding any conflicting existing standards.
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Reduces felony classifications for numerous crimes including theft, controlled substance possession, forgery, and cargo theft, shifting them from Class D to Class C felonies or Class A misdemeanors.
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Makes technical and nonsubstantive revisions to update existing code language to current legislative style across multiple sections of the Alabama Criminal Code.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Relating to crimes and offenses; to amend Sections 12-25-34.2, 13A-5-3, 13A-5-6, 13A-5-9, 13A-5-11, 13A-5-13, 13A-6-184, 13A-8-4, 13A-8-5, 13A-8-8, 13A-8-9, 13A-8-10.2, 13A-8-10.3, 13A-8-10.6, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-19, 13A-9-3, 13A-9-4, 13A-9-7, 13A-9-14, 13A-12-212, 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214, 13A-12-291, 15-12-21, 15-13-209, 15-18-8, 15-22-54, 8-7A-20, 12-25-33, 26-23F-6, and 28-1-8, Code of Alabama 1975, to eliminate the Class D felony offense; reclassify certain felony offenses; to require the Alabama Sentencing Commission to immediately modify its standards, worksheets, and instructions; repeal Sections 13A-8-4.1, 13A-8-8.1, 13A-8-10.25, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-9-3.1, and 13A-9-6.1; 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
Introduced and Referred to House Judiciary
4/6/2023