HB428 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.

Summary

HB428 would make assault in the third degree a Class C felony when a person 21 or older assaults a person under 18 on school property, including on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function.

What This Bill Does

It changes the penalty for assault in the third degree from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony under the specified situation. It applies specifically when the attacker is 21 or older and the victim is under 18 on school property, a school bus, or at a school-sponsored function. The bill notes a local-fund cost is involved, but it is exempt from local government approval or a 2/3 vote because it fits exceptions in the state constitution. If enacted, the act would take effect on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Minors under 18 who are on school property, including on school buses or at school-sponsored functions, because the offense against them would be punished more severely.
• Adults 21 years or older who commit assault against a minor on school property (including buses or school-sponsored events), because the penalty would be increased to a Class C felony.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-6-22 to make assault in the third degree a Class C felony when the assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, including on a school bus or at a school-sponsored function.
• Assault in the third degree remains a Class A misdemeanor in all other cases not covered by the new provision.
• The bill acknowledges a potential local-fund expenditure but is exempt from additional constitutional approval or 2/3 vote requirements due to specified exceptions.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses