HB260 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan BakerRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Alan HarperRandy DavisDickie DrakeMike JonesMike HillApril WeaverBarry MooreLesley VanceKurt WallaceAllen TreadawayHarry ShiverMac McCutcheonWayne Johnson

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Crime of promoting prison contraband in the first, second, and third degrees, attempt included, increased penalties, Secs. 13A-10-36, 13A-10-37, 13A-10-38 am'd.

Summary

HB260 adds 'attempt' to the crime of promoting prison contraband in the first three degrees and adds currency-related contraband rules, with local-funding considerations and a new effective date.

What This Bill Does

It amends the law to include attempts in promoting prison contraband in the first, second, and third degrees. It defines specific acts that count as contraband for each degree (deadly weapons or escape tools, narcotics or controlled substances, and general contraband including unauthorized currency). It sets penalties for each degree (felonies for the first two degrees and a misdemeanor for the third) and provides for confiscation and liquidation of currency contraband found with an inmate, deposited into the Department of Corrections' general fund. It also states the bill is exempt from certain local-funding requirements and becomes effective the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects

• Inmates and detainees in Alabama detention facilities and any person who introduces or possesses contraband within those facilities, including currency or other items not authorized by policy.
• Individuals outside detention facilities (e.g., visitors or others) who attempt to bring contraband or unauthorized currency into a facility or provide such items to an inmate.

Key Provisions

• First-degree promotion of prison contraband includes introducing or attempting to introduce deadly weapons, instruments, or items useful for escape into a detention facility, or possessing such items while confined; classified as a felony (Class C/B).
• Second-degree promotion includes introducing or attempting to introduce narcotics, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances into a facility, or possessing such substances while confined; classified as a felony (Class C).
• Third-degree promotion includes introducing or possessing contraband or any unlawful item, introducing unauthorized currency or coins to an inmate, or obtaining such currency within a state facility; classified as a misdemeanor (Class B A misdemeanor).
• Currency or coin found with an inmate that is not authorized by Department policy shall be confiscated, liquidated after notice and hearing, and proceeds deposited into the department’s general operating fund.
• The bill is exempt from local-fund expenditure requirements under Amendment 621 because it creates or amends a crime; it does not require local approval to become effective.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

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