HB33 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bill Poole
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Warrantless arrests, authorized for a person trespassing on property of an educational institution, Secs. 13A-7-1, 15-10-3 am'd.
Summary: HB33 allows police to arrest a person without a warrant for trespassing on an educational institution's property under certain conditions.
What This Bill Does
The bill expands warrantless arrest eligibility to include trespass on school property. It updates definitions to cover buildings and premises used by educational institutions, including related structures and vehicles used for lodging or business on campus. It also tightens the meaning of entering or remaining unlawfully on educational institution property. The measure takes effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Individuals who trespass on the property or buildings of public or private educational institutions; they could be arrested without a warrant if there is reasonable cause to believe trespass occurred.
Educational institutions and law enforcement; they gain clearer authority and defined terms to enforce trespass rules on school property.

Key Provisions
Amends Sections 13A-7-1 and 15-10-3 of the Alabama Code to authorize arrest without a warrant when a person trespasses on the premises of an educational institution, given reasonable cause to believe trespass occurred.
Redefines 'premises' and 'building' to include structures used by educational institutions, and clarifies that separate units within a building may be counted as separate buildings.
Expands definitions related to trespass and educational institutions to ensure the warrantless arrest provision applies to school properties.
Effective immediately following governor’s approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Education