HB75 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mac McCutcheonMadison County Commissioner
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Stalking in the first and second degree, aggravated stalking in the first and second degree, crimes further provided for, Tracy's Law, Secs. 13A-6-90.1, 13A-6-91.1 added; Secs. 13A-6-90, 13A-6-91 am'd.
Summary: HB75 (Tracy's Law) creates new stalking offenses and sets penalties for first- and second-degree stalking and aggravated stalking.
What This Bill Does
Defines stalking in the first degree as intentionally and repeatedly following or harassing someone and making a credible threat to cause death or serious bodily harm; this is a Class C felony. Defines aggravated stalking in the first degree as violating that behavior and also violating any court order or injunction; this is a Class B felony. Adds stalking in the second degree for improper purpose, repeated following or harassment or communication, with harm to mental health or fear that employment is threatened, after being told to stop; this is a Class B misdemeanor. Adds aggravated stalking in the second degree for violating the second-degree conduct and any court order; this is a Class C felony, and the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects
Victims of stalking (including the victim's immediate family or people the victim knows) who gain clearly defined offenses and penalties for stalking and aggravated stalking.
Potential offenders and defendants who would face new or updated charges (first- and second-degree stalking and aggravated stalking) and corresponding penalties, including violations of court orders.

Key Provisions
13A-6-90: Stalking in the first degree defined; Class C felony.
13A-6-91: Aggravated stalking in the first degree defined; Class B felony.
13A-6-90.1: Stalking in the second degree defined; Class B misdemeanor.
13A-6-91.1: Aggravated stalking in the second degree defined; Class C felony.
Section 5: Effective date—first day of the third month after passage.
Section 4: Exemption from local funding requirements because the bill defines a new crime or amends an existing crime.

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Subjects: Crimes and Offenses