HB296 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris SellsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Crimes and offenses; resisting arrest; temporary holding period, provided

Summary

HB296 would require a mandatory 24-hour hold for anyone who resists arrest, while keeping resisting arrest as a Class B misdemeanor.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 13A-10-41 to create a mandatory temporary holding period for people who resist arrest. If someone resists arrest, they must be kept in custody and cannot be released on bail or otherwise until 24 hours have passed from the time of the arrest. After that 24-hour period, release may be allowed under existing laws. Resisting arrest remains classified as a Class B misdemeanor.

Who It Affects

• People who resist arrest: would be held in custody for 24 hours and not eligible for bail during that period.
• Law enforcement agencies and jail facilities: will need to accommodate and manage the mandatory 24-hour detention for individuals who resist arrest.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-10-41 to add a mandatory temporary holding period for persons who resist arrest.
• Requires the person to be held in custody and not released on bail or otherwise until 24 hours have passed from the time of arrest.
• Keeps resisting arrest as a Class B misdemeanor.
• Effective date: October 1, 2025.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes & Offenses