HB482 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

James L. Thomas

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Pat MoorePaul DeMarcoDickie DrakeAlan BakerSpencer CollierAllen TreadawayArthur PayneJohn W. RogersRod ScottGregory CanfieldKen GuinDemetrius C. NewtonEarl F. HilliardChris EnglandOliver RobinsonYvonne KennedyJames E. BuskeyMary MooreMerika ColemanRichard LindseyLawrence McAdory

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Identity theft, penalties increased, statute of limitations removed, Sec. 13A-8-192 am'd.

Summary

HB482 would raise identity theft to a Class B felony and remove the time limit on prosecutions, while addressing local-funding rules under Alabama’s constitution.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes identity theft from a Class C felony to a Class B felony. It removes the statute of limitations, allowing prosecutions to be started at any time after the offense. It includes a note about local-funding rules under Amendment 621, indicating the bill would involve local fund expenditures but would fall under exceptions so it does not require a 2/3 vote or local approval in those cases. It also sets an effective date for when the law would take effect.

Who It Affects

• People accused of identity theft would face a higher penalty (Class B felony) and could be prosecuted at any time after the offense.
• Local governments and other local entities could be affected by local-funding considerations, though the bill is designed to fall under exceptions that avoid the 2/3 vote requirement or local funding approval.

Key Provisions

• Identity theft penalty increased from Class C felony to Class B felony.
• Statute of limitations removed; prosecutions may be commenced at any time after the offense.
• Acknowledgment of potential local-funding implications under Amendment 621, with exceptions that may avoid requiring local government approval or a 2/3 vote.
• Effective date: the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or otherwise becomes law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes and Offenses