HB57 Alabama 2018 Session
Signed by Governor
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2018
Title
Domestic violence, capital offense expanded to include murder of a parent or guardian in the presence of a child, add'l aggravating circumstances included, Secs. 13A-5-40, 13A-5-49 am'd.
Description
To amend Section 13A-5-40, Code of Alabama 1975, to include as a capital offense murder by the defendant with knowledge of the presence of a child under the age of 14 years at the time of the offense, if the victim was the parent or legal guardian of the child; to amend Section 13A-5-49, Code of Alabama 1975, to include additional aggravating circumstances; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.
Subjects
Domestic Violence
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB57 Alabama 2018 Session - Engrossed |
| Bill Text | HB57 Alabama 2018 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature