HB378 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Merika ColemanSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Assault, second degree, to persons 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or school-sponsored funtion, intent to cause physical injury, Sec. 13A-6-21am'd.
Summary: HB378 would make it a Class C felony for a person 21 years or older to cause physical injury on school property with the intent to injure a person under 18 (including on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function).
What This Bill Does
It amends the assault in the second degree law to add a specific offense: if an adult 21+ intentionally injures a minor on school property, including on a bus or at a school-sponsored function, the offender can be charged with assault in the second degree (Class C felony). The provision applies to injuries caused on school property regardless of who is injured, as long as there was intent to harm the minor. The bill also notes that although it could create new local funding costs, it is exempt from the local funding requirements under Amendment 621 because it defines a new crime or amends an existing one; it becomes law three months after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Adults 21 years or older who commit physical injury on school property with the intent to injure a minor, who would face Class C felony charges.
Minors under 18 on school property (including on school buses and at school-sponsored functions) as the protected class and potential victims under the new offense.

Key Provisions
Adds a specific clause to 13A-6-21: an assault in the second degree occurs if a 21+ person, intending to injure a minor under 18 on school property (including on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function), causes physical injury to any person.
Assault in the second degree for this scenario is a Class C felony.
The bill notes potential local funding impact but is excluded from Amendment 621 requirements because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Crimes and Offenses