HB 296 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Crimes and offenses; resisting arrest; temporary holding period, provided

HB 296 amends current law regarding the crime of resisting arrest. This bill directly affects individuals who are arrested for intentionally preventing a peace officer from making an arrest. It establishes a new provision requiring a mandatory 24-hour temporary holding period in custody for anyone accused of resisting arrest. During this holding period, a defendant cannot be released on bond, an appearance bond, or personal recognizance. The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2025.

Issues: ✗ Criminal Justice

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action May 6, 2025

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Introduced → Public Safety and Homeland Security 1st Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended from its original introduced version to a substitute version offered by Representative Bolton. The primary change involves clarifying the temporary holding period for individuals who violate resisting arrest laws, explicitly referencing Section 15-13-191 of the Alabama Code. The substitute version adds a new section to the Code of Alabama that mandates a 24-hour holding period before bail can be enforced or the defendant released, ensuring consistent application of the holding period requirement.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded by adding a new statutory section (Section 15-13-191) that codifies the 24-hour temporary holding period for resisting arrest violations, making the requirement explicit in the Code of Alabama.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new section to the Code of Alabama (Section 15-13-191) that establishes a mandatory 24-hour temporary holding period for individuals arrested for violating resisting arrest laws before bail can be enforced or the defendant released.

Modified the language regarding the temporary holding period from a general statement to a specific reference to Section 15-13-191, clarifying the legal basis for the holding period requirement.

ENFORCEMENT

Added explicit language stating that any bond, appearance bond, secured appearance bond, or personal recognizance order shall not be enforced or executed during the 24-hour holding period.

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Committee

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Public Safety and Homeland Security)

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