Requires the district attorney to file information with the accusatory instrument when certain crimes are committed against a female and it is not charged as a hate crime.
Relates to human trafficking offenses and the classification of certain trafficking offenses; includes new offenses in existing provisions of law relating to registration, procedure, affirmative defenses, bail, loss of certain licenses, recovery by victims for trafficking offenses and definitions (Part A); requires the posting of signs at schools and the inclusion of human trafficking education in the driver's education course; requires the posting of signs relating to human trafficking in tattoo and body piercing studios and certain parks; requires education in human trafficking for persons working in nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology (Part B).
Authorizes courts, upon issuance of an order of protection, to order exclusive care, custody, and control of certain companion animals be granted to the petitioner
Establishes the offense of aggravated murder of a child, aggravated abuse of a child, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated endangering the welfare of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse made by mandated reporters; defines "neglected child".
Establishes the offense of aggravated murder of a child, aggravated abuse of a child, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated endangering the welfare of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse made by mandated reporters; defines "neglected child".
Relating to crimes and offenses; to amend Sections 13A-6-130, 13A-6-131, 13A-6-132, 13A-6-138, and 30-5-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to include additional family members that may be a victim of domestic violence; 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.
Violent Offenses Committed Against Criminal Defense Attorneys
Amends elements of the felony murder rule to require that defendant directly causes death or be an accomplice with the intent to cause death; permits vacating conviction or resentencing of defendants convicted of felony murder; amends maximum sentence; permits the defense of duress for victims of domestic violence; requires reporting of certain crime statistics and information.
Upgrades assault against servicemember to aggravated assault; expands crime of bias intimidation to encompass crimes and offenses committed against servicemembers.