This bill, SB224, relates to crimes and offenses in Alabama. It proposes several amendments to existing laws.

First, it amends Section 13A-6-111 to provide for the age of a child for the crime of transmitting obscene material to a child by computer. It adds that a "child" includes any person under 17 years of age.

Second, it amends Section 13A-6-240 to establish jurisdiction for a violation of distributing a private image. It adds that the crime of distributing a private image shall be considered to be committed in any county in which any part of the crime took place, in the county of residence of the victim or defendant, or any county where the image is received.

Lastly, it amends Section 13A-13-3 to further provide for the crime of incest. It adds that a person shall not be convicted of incest or of an attempt to commit incest upon the uncorroborated testimony of the person with whom the offense is alleged to have been committed.

The bill states that it would have the purpose or effect of requiring a new or increased expenditure of local funds, but it is excluded from further requirements and application under the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime. The bill would become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor or its otherwise becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-6-111