The bill amends Section 13A-6-21 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which pertains to the crime of assault in the second degree. The amendment includes a new provision that adds letter carriers to the list of employees for whom causing physical injury with intent during or as a result of the performance of their duties constitutes assault in the second degree. This new provision is marked by insertions in the text, indicating the addition of a new subsection (9) specifically for letter carriers, as defined in Section 32-6-380.

The bill also clarifies that the enactment of this amendment would require a new or increased expenditure of local funds, but it is excluded from further requirements under Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime. The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2024. The bill has passed both the House and the Senate, with the Senate's passage marked on April 9, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-6-21
Enrolled: 13A-6-21