HB25 Alabama 2021 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Department of Corrections may classify certain inmates in the state prison system as a minimum security risk and allow them to participate in a work release program
Under existing law, inmates eligible for work release may leave a correctional institution unaccompanied by a custodial agent
This bill would define work release and provide that certain inmates convicted of a violent offense who participate in work release are subject to electronic monitoring
This bill would also make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style
Relating to supervision of violent offenders; to amend Sections 14-8-1 and 14-8-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to require electronic monitoring for certain inmates participating in work release; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2021 | H | Rereferred from Calendar to W&MGF |
| February 4, 2021 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 2, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | February 3, 2021 | Room 200 at 13:45 | House JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB25 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - HB25 for Judiciary |