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AL HB328
AL HB328Crimes and offenses; arson in the first degree, elements of crime further provided to include arson in connection to a theft; minimum penalties provided
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Crimes and offenses; arson in the first degree, elements of crime further provided to include arson in connection to a theft; minimum penalties provided
AI Summary
This bill amends Alabama law to expand the definition of arson in the first degree to include intentionally damaging a building by fire or explosion when the act is committed in conjunction with or to facilitate a theft, provided the fire, explosion, or theft results in at least $25,000 in damages. It also mandates a minimum prison sentence of 20 years for arson in the first degree, which must be served consecutively with any other sentences for offenses stemming from the same incident, and clarifies that the crime applies to both male and female offenders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Enacted (on 04/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB328-enr.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Passed First Chamber | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/FiscalNotes/FN-7B1ZP22-3.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB328-eng.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Reported by First Chamber Committee | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/FiscalNotes/FN-7B1ZP22-2.pdf |
| House Judiciary Reported Out of Committee House of Origin 4UCQPRI-1 | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/4UCQPRI-1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Introduced | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/FiscalNotes/FN-7B1ZP22-1.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB328-int.pdf |
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