SB196 Alabama 2022 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Governor does not have to provide notice to any party prior to granting a reprieve and commutation to a person sentenced to death.
This proposed amendment would require the Governor to make reasonable efforts to provide notice to the Attorney General and a designated member of the victim's family prior to granting a reprieve or commutation to a person under sentence of death.
This proposed amendment would also provide for the voiding of a reprieve or commutation upon failure of the Governor to provide notice.
Proposing an amendment to Amendment 38 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 124 of the Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended; to require the Governor to provide notice to interested parties prior to granting a reprieve or commutation; to provide for the voiding of a reprieve or commutation.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2022 | S | Assigned Act No. 2022-256. |
| April 6, 2022 | H | Signature Requested |
| April 6, 2022 | S | Enrolled |
| April 5, 2022 | S | Passed Second House |
| April 5, 2022 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Voice Vote 918 |
| April 5, 2022 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| March 2, 2022 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 16, 2022 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
| February 16, 2022 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 297 |
| February 16, 2022 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| February 15, 2022 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 8, 2022 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB196 Alabama 2022 Session - Enrolled |
| Bill Text | SB196 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature