HB19 Alabama 2023 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2023
Title
Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Sections 15-24-2 and 15-24-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to update the definition of "intellectually disabled person"; to allow defendants an additional opportunity to present evidence of intellectual disability; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Description
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This bill would change the definition of
"intellectually disabled person."
This bill would allow defendants an additional
opportunity to present evidence of intellectual
disability</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would also make nonsubstantive,
technical revisions to update the existing code
language to current style</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Sections
15-24-2 and 15-24-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to update the
definition of "intellectually disabled person"; to allow
defendants an additional opportunity to present evidence of
intellectual disability; and to make nonsubstantive, technical
revisions to update the existing code language to current
style.
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Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2023 | H | Introduced and Referred to House Judiciary |
| February 8, 2023 | H | Prefiled |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB19 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |