Rep. Chris England

Primary HB 13

Signed into law · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to municipalities; to amend Section 11-45-9.1, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that all municipalities may authorize a law enforcement officer to issue a summons and complaint in lieu of a custodial arrest for certain criminal offenses.

Municipal corporations, ordinances, issuance of summons and complaint in lieu of custodial arrest, further provided for

Signed into law Jun 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 228

died · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to pardons and paroles; to amend Sections 15-22-26, 15-22-28, 15-22-37, and 15-22-43, Code of Alabama 1975, to require the Board of Pardons and Paroles to give weighted consideration to an inmate's age when determining whether to grant parole, to require the board to hold a rehearing once parole is denied for certain inmates, to provide for appellate relief for a prisoner with a serious chronic health condition who was denied parole in certain circumstances; to require the board to hold a medical parole hearing within a specified period of time of an inmate becoming eligible for medical parole; provide for appellate relief for an inmate who was denied medical parole; to amend Section 14-14-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that an inmate released on medical furlough may reside in any state; to add Section 15-22-25.5 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that an inmate may attend his or her parole hearing virtually; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

Pardons and Paroles, requirements for release on parole further provided for, apply for appellate relief when parole denied in certain circumstances, require medical parole hearing held within a certain time frame, allow an inmate released on medical furlough place of residence

died May 31, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 229

Passed · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to sentencing; to add Section 13A-5-14 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that an individual sentenced pursuant to the habitual felony offender law may be resentenced in certain circumstances; and to provide for the repeal of this section in five years.

Sentencing, further provide for sentencing of habitual felony offenders; to provide for resentencing in certain circumstances

Passed May 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 382

Introduced · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to crimes and offenses, to amend Section 13A-6-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the crime of murder; to provide for an exception to murder; to further provide for penalties; 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.

Crimes and offenses, to further provide for the crime of murder, create exception, further provide for penalties

Introduced Apr 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 12

In committee · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to firearms; to amend Section 13A-11-95, Code of Alabama 1975, as added by Act 2022-133, 2022 Regular Session, to provide that failure by a person to inform a law enforcement officer that he or she is in possession of a concealed pistol or firearm upon request is a Class A misdemeanor; 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 2022.

Firearms, concealed pistols and firearms, duty to inform when requested, penalty added

In committee Apr 19, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 28

Introduced · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to firearms; to amend Section 13A-11-72, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the unlawful possession of a firearm on the premises of a public school; to remove exemption for persons with pistol permits; to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style; 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.

Firearms, to remove pistol permit exemption from possession on school premises

Introduced Apr 5, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 27

Introduced · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to state holidays; to amend Section 1-3-8, Code of Alabama 1975, to remove Jefferson Davis' birthday and add State Employee Appreciation Day as a state holiday; and to delete duplicative language and make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

State holidays, to remove Jefferson Davis' birthday and add State Employee Appreciation Day as a state holiday, to delete duplicative language and make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

Introduced Feb 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 17

Introduced · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to abortion; to repeal Section 13A-13-7, Code of Alabama 1975, providing for criminal penalties for inducing or attempting to induce an abortion, miscarriage, or premature delivery.

Abortion, provision providing misdemeanor to induce abortion, repealed

Introduced Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 15

Introduced · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to any municipality; to authorize the governing body of a municipality to reduce or eliminate its local sales and use tax rate on food; and to provide an effective date.

Authorize governing body of a municipality to reduce or eliminate local sales and use tax on food.

Introduced Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 19

Introduced · Alabama House · Lead sponsor

Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Sections 15-24-2 and 15-24-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to update the definition of "intellectually disabled person"; to allow defendants an additional opportunity to present evidence of intellectual disability; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

Criminal Procedure, changed the definition of "intellectually disabled person" and allowed criminal defendants an additional opportunity to present evidence of intellectual disability.

Introduced Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track