AL HB482

Adds "copper wire removed from any building, utility, or other structure" to the list of protected property that is unlawful to damage, destroy, possess if stolen, or purchase without documentation

Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for damaging/destroying protected metal property: 2 years minimum for Class C felony violations, 3 years minimum for Class B felony violations involving public safety threats or utility service interruptions

Creates escalating penalties for possessing stolen protected property within a 10-year period: Class C felony with 2-year minimum (1st offense) up to Class A felony with 10-year minimum (3rd+ offense) for utility covers and grave markers

Prohibits probation, community corrections, split/suspended sentences, early release programs, and good time credits for all violations under these sections

Effective date: October 1, 2026