SB 123 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Justice Information Center, reporting requirements, further provided

SB 123 amends existing law regarding the reporting of civil asset forfeiture information in Alabama. It requires the Alabama Justice Information Commission to submit an annual report by February 1st to state leaders, detailing a summary of seizure and forfeiture activity, the type and value of property involved, and proceeds received. The bill mandates that this aggregate report, which may include disaggregated data and all civil case numbers, also be published on the Commission's website. Additionally, the Commission is authorized to include recommendations within the report to improve laws and policies related to seizures and expenditures.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Signed May 15, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · May 15, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized for signature (Enrolled) after passing the legislature. The substantive policy changes remain the same as the Engrossed version: the Alabama Justice Information Commission must now publish a summary of civil asset seizures and forfeitures on its website, include all civil case numbers in that report, and may include recommendations to improve fairness in seizure and forfeiture processes. The effective date for these requirements is October 1, 2025.

Scope change

The bill applies to the Alabama Justice Information Commission and affects the reporting requirements for civil asset seizures and forfeitures statewide.

REQUIREMENT

The report on seizures and forfeitures must now be published on the Alabama Justice Information Commission's website.

The published report must include all civil case numbers assigned in state court.

The report may include recommendations to improve laws and policies to ensure fairness to victims, property owners, and other stakeholders.

TIMELINE

The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2025.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1176

lower

Apr 2, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Mar 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Mar 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 282

upper

Mar 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 281

upper

Mar 6, 2025

Introduced

Orr 1st Substitute Offered

upper

Feb 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety)

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors