HB105 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan BakerRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Crimes and offenses, trespass on a school bus in the first degree, crime created as a Class B misdemeanor, exceptions, Charles "Chuck" Poland, Jr. Act
Summary: HB105 creates a new crime of trespass on a public school bus, outlining specific prohibited acts and misdemeanor penalties.
What This Bill Does
It defines trespass on a school bus in the first degree and lists four actions that count as the crime: damaging a public school bus; entering a bus with the door open to load or unload students without a lawful purpose, or when forbidden or upon demand by a school official; as a bus occupant, refusing to leave the bus when asked; and stopping, delaying, or detaining a bus with the intent to commit a crime. The offense is designated as a misdemeanor (noted as Class B Class A misdemeanor in the text). Some people are exempt, including children under 12 and authorized school personnel boarding as part of their job. The bill notes that it is exempt from Amendment 621 funding requirements because it creates a new crime, and it becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

Who It Affects
People who would trespass on a public school bus by damaging the bus, entering with no lawful purpose, refusing to leave, or delaying the bus would face misdemeanor penalties.
Children under 12 and authorized school personnel boarding the bus as part of their job are exempt from these specific offenses.

Key Provisions
Establishes the crime of trespass on a school bus in the first degree.
Defines four acts that constitute the crime: damaging a bus; entering a bus with the door open for loading/unloading without a lawful purpose or when forbidden or upon demand; as a bus occupant, refusing to leave on demand; and stopping or delaying the bus with the intent to commit a crime.
Sets penalties as a misdemeanor (listed as Class B Class A misdemeanor in the bill).
Provides exemptions for children under 12 and authorized school personnel boarding as part of their job.
Notes that the bill is exempt from Amendment 621 funding requirements since it creates a new crime.
States the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Crimes and Offenses