SB385 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bryan Taylor
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
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: SB385 would raise the penalties for promoting gambling, conspiracy to promote gambling, and possession of a gambling device in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends the gambling crime statutes to increase penalties for three offenses. Specifically, it moves the penalties for promoting gambling, conspiracy to promote gambling, and possession of a gambling device from Class A misdemeanor to Class C felony. It notes that, although the change could affect local funding requirements under Amendment 621, the bill is exempt from those requirements because it defines or amends crimes. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Individuals charged with promoting gambling, conspiracy to promote gambling, or possession of a gambling device (defendants), who could face higher penalties if convicted.
Law enforcement and prosecutors who handle gambling-related cases, due to the updated definitions and penalties.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 13A-12-22: promotes gambling by knowingly advancing or profiting from unlawful gambling activity; penalty updated to Class C felony (enhanced from Class A misdemeanor).
Amends Section 13A-12-23: defines conspiracy to promote gambling; penalty updated to Class C felony (enhanced from Class A misdemeanor).
Amends Section 13A-12-27: defines possession of a gambling device; penalty updated to Class C felony (enhanced from Class A misdemeanor).
Section 2: The bill is exempt from Amendment 621 local funds requirements because it defines or amends crimes.
Section 3: Effective date is the first day of the third month after its 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