SB432 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Taylor

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Rusty GloverGreg J. ReedPhillip W. WilliamsScott BeasonDick BrewbakerHarri Anne SmithBill HightowerShadrack McGillGerald H. AllenClay Scofield

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Gambling crimes, enhanced penalties for promoting gambling, conspiracy to promote gambling, possession of a gambling device, Secs. 13A-12-22, 13A-12-23, 13A-12-27 am'd.

Summary

SB432 would raise penalties for promoting gambling, conspiracy to promote gambling, and possession of a gambling device, and it includes an exemption from local funding approval rules.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes three gambling-related crimes to carry heavier penalties by upgrading them from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony. It applies to promoting gambling, conspiracy to promote gambling, and possession of a gambling device, with the offense defined as knowingly advancing or profiting from unlawful gambling activity other than as a player. It also notes an exception under Amendment 621 that avoids local funding approval requirements due to the bill creating or changing crimes, and it becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who promote gambling, conspire to promote gambling, or possess a gambling device will face upgraded penalties (Class C felony).
• Law enforcement and prosecutors who would apply the enhanced penalties and enforce the updated definitions.

Key Provisions

• Amends sections 13A-12-22, 13A-12-23, and 13A-12-27 to upgrade penalties for promoting gambling, conspiracy to promote gambling, and possession of a gambling device to Class C felonies (in place of former Class A misdemeanors).
• Excludes the bill from triggering local expenditure requirements under Amendment 621 because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime; sets the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Gambling