SB168 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Habitual Offender Act was amended in 2000. The provisions of the amended act were made retroactive in 2001 to persons sentenced under the prior law. Since the 2001 enactment, a convicted person sentenced under the prior law could file a motion in court for a review of his or her sentence. The amended act does not apply to a person sentenced after May 25, 2000.
This bill would repeal Section 13A-5-9.1, Code of Alabama 1975, providing for the retroactive application of the Habitual Offender Act, as amended. The repeal would be prospective and would not apply to any pending motion for a review of a sentence pursuant to the retroactive application of the law.
To repeal Section 13A-5-9.1, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Habitual Offender Act and providing for the retroactive application of the act as amended.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 7, 2013 | S | Pending third reading on day 12 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 amendment |
| March 7, 2013 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| February 7, 2013 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB168 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature