SB391 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jerry L. Fielding

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Cam WardDel MarshJ.T. WaggonerArthur Orr

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Aggravated theft of property, crime of created, limitations specified, Sec. 13A-8-2.1 added; Secs. 13A-8-3-, 15-3-1 am'd.

Summary

SB391 creates a new aggravated theft of property offense with high value thresholds, extends prosecution windows, and updates related theft rules while noting a local-funds exemption.

What This Bill Does

Creates aggravated theft of property as a Class A felony when property value exceeds $100,000 or public funds exceed $50,000. Prosecution for aggravated theft and for theft involving securities must be commenced within six years; other felonies generally remain subject to a three-year limit. The bill amends existing theft-in-the-first-degree provisions to conform with the new crime, including motor vehicle theft and common-plan scenarios, and states a local-funds exemption under Amendment 621 with an effective date after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Victims and government entities holding large property or public money, who could be targeted by aggravated theft offenses and face harsher penalties.
• Law enforcement, prosecutors, and individuals charged with theft or securities theft, who would operate under a six-year prosecution window and updated theft definitions.

Key Provisions

• Creates aggravated theft of property as a Class A felony when theft exceeds $100,000 in value or exceeds $50,000 of public money/revenue.
• Prosecution for aggravated theft and for theft involving securities must be commenced within six years after the offense; other felonies remain under a three-year limit.
• Amends theft-in-the-first-degree provisions to conform with the new crime, including motor vehicle theft and common-plan scenarios.
• Excludes the bill from new local-funding requirements under Amendment 621 due to specified exceptions and sets an effective date after governor approval.

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses