HB315 creates the crime of misrepresenting the police jurisdiction of a municipality and sets penalties, taking effect immediately after the governor signs.
If enacted, it makes it illegal to knowingly misrepresent a municipality's police jurisdiction using a sign, marker, or other marking. A public official who instructs someone to misrepresent the boundary, knowing the true boundary, would also be guilty. The offense is designated as a Class A misdemeanor. The bill notes it is exempt from certain local-funding requirements because it creates a new crime and it becomes law immediately upon the governor's signature.
Forwarded to Governor at 10:40 p.m. on April 7, 2022.
Assigned Act No. 2022-439.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1093
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
Engrossed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 533
Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 532
Givan Amendment Offered
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
Source: Alabama Legislature