HB 230 — Relating to crimes and offenses; to add Section 13A-6-30 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to create the crime of chemical endangerment of a first responder, to provide for an exception, and establish penalties for violations; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-486
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 04, 2023. Enacted.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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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 5 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill creates a new crime for chemically endangering first responders.
This legislation establishes chemical endangerment as a crime if it specifically threatens first responders. It outlines penalties for those convicted of this offense.
Summary
Crimes and offenses, to create the crime of chemical endangerment of a first responder and provide for penalties
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
78 added · 75 removedPlain-language change summary
The newly enrolled version of HB 230 adds specific language defining the crime of "chemical endangerment of a first responder," making it clear that anyone who knowingly or recklessly exposes first responders to harmful substances could face penalties. This change emphasizes the seriousness of protecting those who serve in emergency roles and seeks to deter potentially dangerous behavior that could put them at risk. The bill also outlines the penalties for such actions, reinforcing the commitment to keeping first responders safe while they perform their duties.
HB230 ENGROSSEDENROLLED NO0C8T-2NO0C8T-3 By Representative Simpson RFD:
04-Apr-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 HB230 EngrossedEnrolled 2Enrolled, 4An 6Act, A3 BILL5 TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to crimes and offenses;
§13A-6-30 (a) A person commits the crime of chemical endangerment of a first responder if he or she knowingly, recklessly, or intentionally causes or permits a first responder, as defined in Section 11-98-1, or a coroner or a deputy coroner, to be exposed to, to ingest or inhale, or to have contact with a Schedule I controlled substance, as provided in Section 20-2-23, or chemical substance, as defined in Section 26-15-2, Page 1 HB230 Engrossed or a mixture or combination thereof while performing his or her duties.
(b) For the purposes of this section, in addition to the definition contained in Section 13A-1-2, "serious physical injury" includes ingestion, inhalation, or contact with Page 1 HB230 Enrolled fentanyl, any mixture containing fentanyl, any synthetic controlled substance fentanyl, and any synthetic controlled substance fentanyl analogue as described in Sections 20-2-23 and 20-2-25.
Page 2 HB230 EngrossedEnrolled House________________________________________________ Speaker of Representativesthe ReadHouse forof theRepresentatives first________________________________________________ timePresident and referredPresiding ................04-Apr-23Officer toof the Senate House of Representatives committeeI onhereby Judiciarycertify Readthat for the secondwithin timeAct originated in and placedwas ................12-Apr-23passed onby the calendar:House 02-May-23, as amended.
1 amendment Read for the third time and passed ................02-May-23 as amended Yeas 105 Nays 0 Abstains 0 John Treadwell Clerk Senate 06-Jun-23 Passed Page 3
Amendments
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Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- Matt Simpson · 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.
Show all 139 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| William M. Beasley | D | Not Voting |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Not Voting |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| R | 65 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| D | 12 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Total | 80 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 0% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 230 do?
- Crimes and offenses, to create the crime of chemical endangerment of a first responder and provide for penalties
- Who sponsors HB 230?
- HB 230 is sponsored by Matt Simpson (R).
- What is the current status of HB 230?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 04, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 230?
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