HB407 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kyle South

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Law enforcement officers, unlawful to pull or draw a firearm or other deadly weapon upon, criminal penalties, Sec. 13A-6-23 am'd.

Summary

HB407 would make threatening a law enforcement officer with a pistol or deadly weapon a Class C felony, instead of a Class B misdemeanor for general threats.

What This Bill Does

It changes the crime of menacing when the target is a law enforcement officer to carry a higher penalty. If someone threatens a law enforcement officer with a pistol, firearm, or other deadly weapon, the offense becomes a Class C felony. The bill also states that it is exempt from local-government spending rules under Amendment 621 because it creates or amends a crime, and it establishes an effective date of the first day of the third month after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who threaten a law enforcement officer with a pistol, firearm, or other deadly weapon would face a Class C felony.
• Law enforcement officers are affected in that threats against them with a weapon carry a higher penalty, providing stronger legal protection.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-6-23 to make threatening a law enforcement officer with a pistol, firearm, or other deadly weapon a Class C felony (up from Class B for general threats).
• Excludes the bill from Amendment 621 local-funding requirements because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and approval by the Governor.

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