HB465 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Stolen property, to provide receiving a stolen firearm a felony, technical revisions, Secs. 13A-8-16, 13A-8-17, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-8-19 am'd.

Summary

HB 465 updates Alabama's receiving-stolen-property laws to create firearm-specific penalties for stolen firearms valued up to $500 and revises the offense structure.

What This Bill Does

HB 465 changes how the state classifies offenses for receiving stolen property by setting four value-based levels, including firearms valued under $500. First-degree offense is for property over $2,500 (Class B felony); second-degree covers $1,500–$2,500 or certain circumstances (Class C felony) and includes a prior-weapon-conviction/firearm condition. Third-degree covers $500–$1,499 or a firearm under $500 (Class D felony), and fourth-degree covers property up to $500 (Class A misdemeanor). The bill also adds technical revisions to the statutes and clarifies evidentiary standards, such as prima facie evidence that a person knows the property is stolen, and notes it is exempt from local-expenditure requirements because it creates or amends a crime, becoming effective immediately upon governor's signature.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who receive, retain, or dispose of stolen property (including firearms) and would face new penalties based on property value and firearm status
• Law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts in Alabama who would apply and adjudicate the revised offenses

Key Provisions

• Creates a four-degree offense framework for receiving stolen property based on value, including firearms valued under $500
• First-degree offense: receiving stolen property over $2,500 in value (Class B felony)
• Second-degree offense: receiving stolen property valued $1,500–$2,500 or certain circumstances (Class C felony), including a firearm under $500 with a prior conviction
• Third-degree and fourth-degree offenses: receiving stolen property valued $500–$1,499 or firearm under $500 (Class D felony at third degree) and up to $500 value (Class A misdemeanor); includes technical revisions and evidentiary standards; bill exempt from local expenditure requirements and becomes effective immediately upon governor's signature

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses