HB15 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Resisting arrest, arrest only if perpetrator is concurrently arrested for a separate unrelated crime, Sec. 13A-10-41 am'd.

Summary

HB15 would change the arrest rules for resisting arrest by requiring that a person can only be arrested for resisting arrest if they are also being arrested for a separate, unrelated crime.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would prohibit arresting someone solely for resisting arrest. An officer could arrest a person for resisting arrest only when the person is concurrently being arrested for another, unrelated crime. Resisting arrest would continue to be a crime, but charges could not be filed unless there is a simultaneous arrest for a different offense.

Who It Affects

• People suspected or accused of resisting arrest, who could no longer be arrested just for that offense unless another crime is also charged at the same time
• Law enforcement officers and agencies, who must ensure they are arresting individuals for a separate, unrelated crime if they arrest someone for resisting arrest

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-10-41 to require concurrent arrest for resisting arrest with a separate, unrelated crime
• Restates resisting arrest as intentionally preventing a peace officer from affecting a lawful arrest for a separate, unrelated crime
• Allows arrest for resisting arrest only if the officer is concurrently arresting the person for a separate, unrelated crime
• Keeps resisting arrest as a Class B misdemeanor
• Sets the act to become effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it becomes law by other means)

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

Subjects

Arrests