SB84 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cam Ward
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Habitual Offender Act, retroactive application of law after 2000 amendment, provision repealed, Sec. 13A-5-9.1 repealed
Summary: SB84 repeals the Habitual Offender Act’s retroactive provisions and applies the change prospectively.
What This Bill Does
It repeals Section 13A-5-9.1 (the Habitual Offender Act) from Alabama law. The changes apply prospectively only, not retroactively to past cases. Any case with a motion filed under Section 13A-5-9.1 that is pending or on appeal at the act’s effective date is not affected by this act. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Defendants who could be subject to habitual offender penalties; retroactive enhancements under 13A-5-9.1 will not be applied going forward (pending cases unaffected).
Courts, prosecutors, and defense attorneys; they must apply the prospective rule and handle any pending motions or appeals as specified.

Key Provisions
Repeals Section 13A-5-9.1, removing the Habitual Offender Act as amended.
Provides that the act's changes apply prospectively only.
Pending cases involving motions under 13A-5-9.1 are not affected by the repeal.
Effective date: immediately following passage and approval by the Governor.

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