HB602 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Allen Farley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Gambling crimes, crimes and offenses, possession of gambling device, enhanced penalties, Sec. 13A-12-27 am'd.

Summary

HB602 would raise the penalty for possessing a gambling device to a Class C felony if the possessor profits more than $10,000, instead of a misdemeanor.

What This Bill Does

It changes the penalty for possession of a gambling device so that if the profits exceed $10,000, the offense is a Class C felony; otherwise, possession remains a Class A misdemeanor. It also states that the bill is exempt from local-funds expenditure requirements under Amendment 621 because it creates or amends a crime. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor’s approval.

Who It Affects

• People who possess gambling devices and profit more than $10,000 from them would face a Class C felony instead of a Class A misdemeanor.
• Local government entities are not required to approve or provide funding under Amendment 621 for this bill to take effect because the bill is exempt as it defines/ amends a crime.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-12-27 to make possession of a gambling device a Class C felony if the defendant profits from it in an amount exceeding $10,000; otherwise it remains a Class A misdemeanor.
• States that the bill is exempt from Amendment 621 local-funds requirements because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime, and specifies the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and 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

Gambling