SB 83 — Relating to child abuse; to amend Sections 26-15-2 and 26-15-3, Code of Alabama 1975; to further define the crime of child abuse to include willful mistreatment; 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 2023-466
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 21, 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 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Crimes and offenses, child abuse, definition further provided, criminal penalties provided
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
79 added · 78 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 83 includes a new section that specifically defines "willful mistreatment" as part of the crime of child abuse. This change is significant because it clarifies that not just physical harm, but also intentional neglect or poor treatment of a child fits within the definition of child abuse. This could lead to more comprehensive protective measures for children and help authorities respond more effectively to abusive situations.
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Although this bill would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds, the bill is excluded from further requirements and application under Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Page 2 SB83 Engrossed Alabama of 2022, because the bill defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime.
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PageHouse 4of Representatives Passed:
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Senator Weaver Page 3
Amendments
2 amendmentsClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- April Weaver · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 83 do?
- Crimes and offenses, child abuse, definition further provided, criminal penalties provided
- Who sponsors SB 83?
- SB 83 is sponsored by April Weaver (R).
- What is the current status of SB 83?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 21, 2023. Enacted.
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