HB365 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Criminal sex offenders over age 21, sex offenses against child 12 years of age or younger, surgical castration required prior to release from custody of Corrections Department

Summary

HB365 would require surgical castration for adult sex offenders 21 or older who commit offenses against children 12 or younger, before they can be released from the Alabama Department of Corrections, with the offender paying the procedure cost.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, any person 21 years or older who is convicted of certain sex offenses against a child 12 years old or younger would have a surgical castration before being released from state custody. The requirement would apply to the offenses described in the bill and would override other laws in this scenario. The offender would be responsible for paying the full cost of the castration procedure. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after the Governor approves it.

Who It Affects

• Adult criminal sex offenders 21+ who are convicted of offenses against a child 12 years old or younger and would be subject to surgical castration before release.
• The Alabama Department of Corrections would oversee the procedure, and the offenders would be required to pay the cost.

Key Provisions

• Requires surgical castration before release from the Department of Corrections for adult offenders 21 years or older convicted of sex offenses against a child 12 years old or younger.
• Stipulates that the cost of the castration procedure must be paid by the offender.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes and Offenses