HB245 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Filing a false lien against public officer or employee, crime established, penalties

Summary

HB245 makes it a crime to file a false lien against a state or local government officer or employee, with a Class C felony penalty, and becomes law after governor approval with an exemption from certain local-funding vote requirements.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates a new crime for filing a false lien against a governmental officer or employee (state or a political subdivision). A lien that is knowingly false or contains false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements can lead to a Class C felony charge. It is exempt from local-funding vote requirements under Amendment 621 because it defines a new crime. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• State and local government officers or employees who could be targets of false liens (as the people/entities the liens are placed against).
• People who file liens (the general public) who could face criminal penalties if they file a false lien.

Key Provisions

• Creates the crime of filing a false lien against a governmental officer or employee when the lien is false or contains false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements, knowingly or with reason to know.
• Defines the offense as a Class C felony.
• States the bill is exempt from certain Amendment 621 local-funding requirements because it defines a new crime.
• Sets the effective date as the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes and Offenses