HB131 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Wes KitchensSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to parole; to amend Section 15-22-28, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that a prisoner is not eligible for parole of he or she has been duly charged with a new offense that has not been disposed.
Summary: HB131 would bar parole for prisoners who are charged with a new offense that hasn’t been disposed, until the new charge is resolved.
What This Bill Does
If the prisoner is newly charged with an offense that hasn’t been disposed, they would not be eligible for parole. The prisoner must be notified immediately of the new charges. Parole decisions still require a majority vote, and parole cannot be granted for employment by state officials; the Governor and Attorney General must be informed and can object within a set period, with the potential to reverse a parole decision if proper notice or objections aren’t handled.

Who It Affects
Prisoners who have been charged with a new offense that has not yet been disposed would become ineligible for parole until disposition.
The Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Department of Corrections, and the Governor and Attorney General, who gain responsibilities for investigations, notices, cooperation, and possible objections to parole decisions.

Key Provisions
Not eligible for parole if charged with a new offense that has not been disposed (g)(1).
Prisoner must be notified immediately of any new charges (g)(2).
Parole can only be granted by a majority vote; parole cannot be granted for employment by state officials (d).
Governor and Attorney General must receive 30 days' notice of any parole consideration date and have 14 days to object; parole decisions can be reversed if proper notice or objections are not handled (f).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Paroles; to provide a prisoner is not eligible for a parole hearing if he or she has certain pending new criminal charges