HB 21 — Relating to criminal procedure; to require law enforcement agencies and the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to submit an annual report containing certain data regarding sexual assault cases to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency; and to require the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to submit an annual report containing certain data regarding sexual assault cases to the Chairs of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-197
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 08, 2023. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Criminal procedure, required law enforcement agencies and the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to report certain data regarding sexual assault cases to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, and required the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to submit a summary of that data to the Chairs of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
81 added · 71 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill HB 21 has been updated to specify that law enforcement agencies must report detailed data on sexual assault cases to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency by April 1 each year. This change emphasizes accountability by outlining a clear deadline for these reports. Additionally, the bill includes a definition of "sexual assault," ensuring clarity on what cases are being reported. These updates are important because they aim to improve the tracking of sexual assault cases, which can help in addressing these crimes effectively and ensuring justice for victims.
HB21 INTRODUCEDENROLLED V7G5LP-1V7G5LP-2 By Representative Brown RFD:
Public Safety and Homeland Security - House First Read:
08-Feb-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 V7G5LP-1HB21 01/27/2023Enrolled THREnrolled, (L)An THRAct, 2022-51693 2Relating 4to SYNOPSIS:criminal procedure;
This bill would require every law enforcement agency and the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to report certain data regarding sexual assault cases to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.
This bill would also require the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to submit an annual report containing certain data regarding sexual assault cases to the Chairs of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to criminal procedure;
Page 1 HB21 INTRODUCED BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
(4) The number of sexual assault cases that were closed Page 1 HB21 Enrolled due to judicial or investigative reasons and the reasons the cases were closed.
(d) By the first day of May of each year, the Alabama Page 2 HB21 INTRODUCED State Law Enforcement Agency shall transmit a summary report to the Chairs of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees containing all of the following:
Page 32 HB21 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 11-Apr-23.
John Treadwell Clerk Senate 02-May-23 Passed Page 3
Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- Chip Brown · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| R | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Not Voting |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Not Voting |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Yea |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Not Voting |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 21 do?
- Criminal procedure, required law enforcement agencies and the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to report certain data regarding sexual assault cases to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, and required the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to submit a summary of that data to the Chairs of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
- Who sponsors HB 21?
- HB 21 is sponsored by Chip Brown (R).
- What is the current status of HB 21?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 08, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 21?
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