HB204 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

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

HB204 would raise the penalty for certain school-related assaults by adults to a Class D felony when the attacker is 21 or older and the victim is under 18 on school property, including on a school bus or at a school-sponsored event.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes assault in the third degree from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony when the attacker is 21+ and the victim is under 18 on school property, including on a school bus or at a school-sponsored event. It notes that this change could require local funds under Amendment 621, but states the bill is exempt from those requirements because it creates a new crime or amends an existing one. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Adults 21 years of age or older who commit an assault on school property against a person under 18, as they would face a Class D felony instead of a lesser charge.
• Minors under 18 who are on school property (including on a school bus or at a school-sponsored event) who could be victims of such assaults.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-6-22 to make assault in the third degree a Class D felony if the assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person under 18 on school property, including on a school bus or at a school-sponsored event or function.
• States that the bill is exempt from Amendment 621 local-funding requirements because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses