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AL HB266

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Sells

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Alabama Code Section 13A-6-24 to create a tiered penalty structure for reckless endangerment based on the number of individuals endangered

  • Reckless endangerment of a single individual remains a Class A misdemeanor under existing law

  • Reckless endangerment of multiple individuals becomes a Class C felony under the new provisions

  • Use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument while endangering multiple individuals elevates the offense to a Class B felony

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; crime of reckless endangerment expanded, criminal penalties provided

Crimes & Offenses

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/26/2026
Judiciary1/15/2026

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