HB229 Alabama 2023 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2023
Title
Relating to sentencing; to amend Section 13A-5-9, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for sentencing under the habitual felony offender law; to add Section 13A-5-14 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that an individual sentenced pursuant to the habitual felony offender law may be resentenced in certain circumstances.
Description
Under existing law, a person who has certain prior felony convictions may be given an enhanced sentence based on his or her prior felony convictions
This bill would except certain offenses from being used to enhance a sentence pursuant to the habitual felony offender law and would provide that an individual may be eligible to be resentenced in certain circumstances
Relating to sentencing; to amend Section 13A-5-9, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for sentencing under the habitual felony offender law; to add Section 13A-5-14 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that an individual sentenced pursuant to the habitual felony offender law may be resentenced in certain circumstances.
Subjects
Sentencing, further provide for sentencing of habitual felony offenders; to provide for resentencing in certain circumstances
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2023 | H | Introduced and Referred to House Judiciary |
| April 4, 2023 | H | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB229 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |