AL HB243

Driving or operating a vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance that causes death would be classified as manslaughter (Class B felony), upgraded from the current Class C felony for criminally negligent homicide

Removes the Class C felony enhancement for DUI-related criminally negligent homicide, leaving standard criminally negligent homicide as a Class A misdemeanor

Creates tiered penalties for hit-and-run violations: Class A misdemeanor for property damage only, Class C felony for physical injury, and Class B felony for serious physical injury or death

Individuals who suffer damage or loss from hit-and-run convictions would be considered victims eligible for restitution under Alabama law

Effective date: October 1, 2026; officially named the "Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Safe Streets Act"