HB25 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt SimpsonRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Supervision of violent offenders, to require electronic monitoring for inmates on work release in certain circumstances, Secs. 14-8-1, 14-8-2 am'd.

Summary

HB25 would require electronic monitoring for certain violent-offender inmates on work release and updates related definitions and language.

What This Bill Does

The bill defines work release and adds a requirement that inmates convicted of violent offenses who participate in work release be subject to electronic monitoring. It applies to inmates in state correctional facilities who participate in work release and have violent-offense convictions. The Department of Corrections would be responsible for paying the costs of the electronic monitoring. It includes nonsubstantive technical edits to update the code language and becomes effective October 1, 2021.

Who It Affects

• Inmates in state correctional facilities who participate in work release and have violent-offense convictions (they would be monitored electronically).
• The Alabama Department of Corrections, which would oversee the monitoring program and pay for the monitoring costs.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 14-8-1 and 14-8-2 to require electronic monitoring for certain inmates participating in work release.
• Defines work release and specifies eligibility and conditions for inmates to leave confinement to work, under supervision.
• Specifies that inmates convicted of violent offenses (as described in the bill) who participate in work release shall be subject to electronic monitoring as a condition of release.
• Specifies that the Department of Corrections shall be responsible for the costs of the electronic monitoring and includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Criminal Law and Procedure