SB383 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Quinton Ross

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Crime of receiving stolen property in the second degree, to include receiving a stolen firearm, rifle, or shotgun, Sec. 13A-8-18 am'd.

Summary

SB383 would make receiving a stolen firearm, rifle, or shotgun a second-degree offense (Class C felony) regardless of its value.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the crime of receiving stolen property in the second degree to include a stolen firearm, rifle, or shotgun no matter how much the item is worth. It keeps receiving stolen property in the second degree as a Class C felony. It notes that, although the change could involve local funds, it is exempt from local-funding approval requirements under Amendment 621 because it creates or amends a crime. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the bill is enacted into law.

Who It Affects

• People who receive stolen property, specifically firearms: they would be charged with receiving stolen property in the second degree as a Class C felony regardless of the firearm's value.
• Local governments and taxpayers: the bill references local expenditure rules but is exempt from requiring local approval or funding under Amendment 621 because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-8-18 to include receiving a stolen firearm, rifle, or shotgun as second-degree receiving stolen property regardless of value.
• Maintains that receiving stolen property in the second degree is a Class C felony.
• States that the bill is exempt from Amendment 621 local-funding requirements because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime.
• Sets the act to become effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval.

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