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AL SB20
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Elliott
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AI Summary
- Adds current or former local, state, or federal public officials to the list of protected persons under Alabama's second-degree assault statute (Section 13A-6-21)
- Intentionally causing physical injury to a public official during or as a result of their official duties would constitute assault in the second degree, a Class C felony
- Effective date: October 1, 2026
- Makes technical revisions to update terminology throughout the existing assault statute (e.g., changing "person" to "individual")
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; assault of public officials established
Crimes & Offenses
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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