State: Alabama

2021 AL S.B. 398

Title - AN ACT Relating to crimes and offenses,to create the Anti-Aggravated Riot Act,to amend Sections 13A-6-21, 13A-11-1, 13A-11-3, 13A-11-4, and 15-10-3, Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Sections 13A-11-3.1 and 13A-11-5.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to create the crimes of assault against a first responder in the first and second degrees,to further provide for the crimes of riot and inciting to riot,to create the crime of aggravated riot,to provide further for the crime of assault in the second degree,to create the crime of unlawful traffic interference,to further provide for penalties for certain violations,to further provide for the arrest, release, and bail of certain offenders,to provide restrictions on the issuance of certain state funds to a political subdivision that abolishes or reduces funding to a local law enforcement agency under certain conditions,and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended by Amendment 890, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.

Law Number - 2021 AL S.B. 398

TOPICS: arrest, protest policy

STATE(S):

STATUS: Failed

2021 AL S.B. 398

Title - AN ACT Relating to crimes and offenses,to create the Anti-Aggravated Riot Act,to amend Sections 13A-6-21, 13A-11-1, 13A-11-3, 13A-11-4, and 15-10-3, Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Sections 13A-11-3.1 and 13A-11-5.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to create the crimes of assault against a first responder in the first and second degrees,to further provide for the crimes of riot and inciting to riot,to create the crime of aggravated riot,to provide further for the crime of assault in the second degree,to create the crime of unlawful traffic interference,to further provide for penalties for certain violations,to further provide for the arrest, release, and bail of certain offenders,to provide restrictions on the issuance of certain state funds to a political subdivision that abolishes or reduces funding to a local law enforcement agency under certain conditions,and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended by Amendment 890, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.

Law Number - 2021 AL S.B. 398

TOPICS: arrest, criminal liability, protest policy

STATE(S):

STATUS: Failed

2021 AL H.B. 477

Title - AN ACT Relating to concealed carry permits,to establish the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act,to amend Sections 13A-11-70, 13A-11-75, and 22-52-10.1, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for a statewide standardized process by which concealed carry permits may be issued by sheriffs and a state firearms prohibited person database by which relevant data can be maintained and provided to law enforcement,to authorize a sheriff to provide for maintenance of permit records by electronic means,to provide a method by which a sheriff may revoke a permit,to provide a method by which an individual may appeal a permit revocation, denial, or his or her listing on the state firearms prohibited person database,to provide for the electronic forwarding of convictions and court orders to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency,to repeal Section 13A-11-75.1, Code of Alabama 1975,and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.

Law Number - 2021 AL H.B. 477

TOPICS: firearms

STATE(S):

STATUS: Failed

2021 AL H.B. 477

Title - AN ACT Relating to concealed carry permits,to establish the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act,to amend Sections 13A-11-70, 13A-11-75, and 22-52-10.1, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for a statewide standardized process by which concealed carry permits may be issued by sheriffs and a state firearms prohibited person database by which relevant data can be maintained and provided to law enforcement,to authorize a sheriff to provide for maintenance of permit records by electronic means,to provide a method by which a sheriff may revoke a permit,to provide a method by which an individual may appeal a permit revocation, denial, or his or her listing on the state firearms prohibited person database,to provide for the electronic forwarding of convictions and court orders to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency,to repeal Section 13A-11-75.1, Code of Alabama 1975,and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.

Law Number - 2021 AL H.B. 477

TOPICS: firearms

STATE(S):

STATUS: Failed

2021 AL H.B. 465

Title - AN ACT Relating to facial recognition technology,to prohibit state or local state or local law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition match results as the sole basis for making an arrest or for establishing probable cause in a criminal investigation.

Law Number - 2021 AL H.B. 465

TOPICS: arrest, data collection

STATE(S):

STATUS: Failed

Relates to facial recognition technology,prohibits state or local state or local law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition match results as the sole basis for making an arrest or for establishing probable cause in a criminal investigation.

2021 AL H.B. 459

Title - AN ACT Relating to county and municipal jails,to allow nonviolent offenders to earn a reduction in their sentences by picking up litter,and to require municipal chiefs of police and county sheriffs to adopt policies.

Law Number - 2021 AL H.B. 459

TOPICS: sentencing

STATE(S):

STATUS: Failed

Relates to county and municipal jails,allows nonviolent offenders to earn a reduction in their sentences by picking up litter,requires municipal chiefs of police and county sheriffs to adopt policies.

2021 AL H.B. 465

Title - AN ACT Relating to facial recognition technology,to prohibit state or local state or local law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition match results as the sole basis for making an arrest or for establishing probable cause in a criminal investigation.

Law Number - 2021 AL H.B. 465

TOPICS: arrest, biometric data, data collection

STATE(S):

STATUS: Failed

Relates to facial recognition technology,prohibits state or local state or local law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition match results as the sole basis for making an arrest or for establishing probable cause in a criminal investigation.

2021 AL H.B. 459

Title - AN ACT Relating to county and municipal jails,to allow nonviolent offenders to earn a reduction in their sentences by picking up litter,and to require municipal chiefs of police and county sheriffs to adopt policies.

Law Number - 2021 AL H.B. 459

TOPICS: sentencing

STATE(S):

STATUS: Failed

Relates to county and municipal jails,allows nonviolent offenders to earn a reduction in their sentences by picking up litter,requires municipal chiefs of police and county sheriffs to adopt policies.

2021 AL H.B. 411

Title - AN ACT Relating to law enforcement,to require the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission to create a database of certain information relating to law enforcement officers,to provide that the information in the database is confidential,to provide for criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure,to require former law enforcement employers to disclose information to another law enforcement agency for purposes of employment or appointment of law enforcement officers,to provide immunity for certain disclosures,to require law enforcement agencies, prior to employment or appointment, to conduct and complete a pre-employment check of a law enforcement officer,to require the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission to collect and maintain any data relating to the pre-employment check,to provide penalties for violations,and in connection therewith to have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended by Amendment 890, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.

Law Number - 2021 AL H.B. 411

TOPICS: data collection, disciplinary record disclosure, investigation/prosecution of police misconduct

STATE(S):

STATUS: Enacted

2021 AL H.B. 411

Title - AN ACT Relating to law enforcement,to require the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission to create a database of certain information relating to law enforcement officers,to provide that the information in the database is confidential,to provide for criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure,to require former law enforcement employers to disclose information to another law enforcement agency for purposes of employment or appointment of law enforcement officers,to provide immunity for certain disclosures,to require law enforcement agencies, prior to employment or appointment, to conduct and complete a pre-employment check of a law enforcement officer,to require the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission to collect and maintain any data relating to the pre-employment check,to provide penalties for violations,and in connection therewith to have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended by Amendment 890, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.

Law Number - 2021 AL H.B. 411

TOPICS: data collection, disciplinary record disclosure, investigation/prosecution of police misconduct

STATE(S):

STATUS: Enacted

2021 AL H.B. 349

Title - AN ACT Relating to firearms,to provide prohibitions on the enforcement of federal laws relating to firearms and accessories and ammunition thereof,to provide criminal penalties for a violation,to provide that certain firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition that are manufactured in this state are not subject to federal law or regulation,and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.

Law Number - 2021 AL H.B. 349

TOPICS: firearms

STATE(S):

STATUS: Failed

2021 AL H.B. 349

Title - AN ACT Relating to firearms,to provide prohibitions on the enforcement of federal laws relating to firearms and accessories and ammunition thereof,to provide criminal penalties for a violation,to provide that certain firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition that are manufactured in this state are not subject to federal law or regulation,and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.

Law Number - 2021 AL H.B. 349

TOPICS: firearms

STATE(S):

STATUS: Failed