AL SB233

Amends Section 13A-10-52 of the Alabama Code to increase penalties for fleeing from law enforcement, elevating the base offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony

Elevates the offense to a Class C felony under aggravating circumstances including: causing a collision or injury, fleeing across state lines, having a child under 14 in the vehicle, committing the offense while on bail/probation/parole, or having a prior conviction

Elevates the offense to a Class B felony if: the flight causes serious physical injury or death, the offender exceeds the speed limit by more than 20 mph, the offender strikes or attempts to strike a law enforcement officer, or the offender has two or more prior convictions

Establishes mandatory minimum sentences of 90 days confinement for a second conviction within 5 years and 180 days confinement for a third or subsequent conviction within 7 years

Effective date: October 1, 2026