The bill, HB100, introduces significant amendments to the Code of Alabama 1975, particularly by adding Section 13A-5-14, which establishes enhanced penalties for crimes committed against election officials motivated by their official role. Under this new provision, individuals convicted of such crimes will face increased sentences, with minimum penalties ranging from 15 years for Class A felonies to three months for misdemeanors. Additionally, the bill stipulates that defendants with prior felony convictions may receive further enhanced punishments under the Alabama Habitual Felony Offender Act.

Moreover, the bill amends Section 17-3-30.1, the Felony Voter Disqualification Act, to clarify that individuals convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude are disqualified from voting. This amendment includes a detailed list of offenses classified as moral turpitude, explicitly incorporating violent crimes, domestic violence, and offenses related to child exploitation and terrorism. The bill also specifies that attempts, conspiracies, or solicitations to commit crimes of moral turpitude are included in this classification. Notably, it removes the previous provision that allowed for the addition of more felonies to the disqualification list without an amendment, and it changes the language from "a person" to "an individual." The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-3-30
Engrossed: 17-3-30
Enrolled: 17-3-30