HB208 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bill Poole
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Chris England
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Warrantless arrests, authorized for a person tresspassing on property of an educational institution, Secs. 13A-7-1, 15-10-3 am'd.
Summary: The bill lets police arrest someone without a warrant if they trespass on the property of an educational institution, expanding warrantless arrest rules for campus trespass.
What This Bill Does
It amends Alabama law to include educational institution premises in the grounds for warrantless arrests, and expands the definitions of premises and building to cover buildings and related facilities used by educational institutions. It adds a provision allowing an officer to arrest without a warrant when there is reasonable cause to believe a trespass on an educational institution's premises has occurred. The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or as otherwise provided by law.

Who It Affects
Law enforcement officers, who gain a new basis to arrest without a warrant for trespass on school or college property.
Educational institutions, along with students, staff, and visitors, who are subject to trespass rules and potential warrantless arrests on campus property.

Key Provisions
Amends Sections 13A-7-1 and 15-10-3 to authorize warrantless arrests for trespass on the premises of an educational institution under certain conditions.
Renames/expands definitions: 'Premises' includes buildings and real property; 'Building' includes structures used by educational institutions and related facilities, and clarifies what constitutes unlawful entry or remaining.
Adds new authority in Section 15-10-3: officers may arrest without a warrant if there is reasonable cause to believe a trespass on the premises of an educational institution has occurred.
Effective date: becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval, or as otherwise provided by law.

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Subjects: Education