Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 38 — Relating to sentencing; to amend Section 12-25-34.2, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow a judge to deviate from the presumptive sentencing standards if a defendant is convicted after requesting a trial.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Crimes and offenses, presumptive sentencing standards, deviations in certain circumstances

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill allows judges to deviate from presumptive sentencing standards for defendants convicted after requesting a trial.

  • Section 12-25-34.2

    A judge may deviate from the presumptive sentencing standards if a defendant is convicted of an offense after requesting a jury trial.

    Judges gain the authority to modify sentences for defendants who opted for a jury trial.

Action History

  1. Read Second Time in House of Origin

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 38 do?
Crimes and offenses, presumptive sentencing standards, deviations in certain circumstances
Who sponsors HB 38?
HB 38 is sponsored by Jim Hill (R).
What is the current status of HB 38?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 38?
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