The bill amends Section 13A-10-241 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which pertains to the crime of making a terrorist threat in the first degree. The amendment adds new categories of victims to the existing law, specifically including threats made against elected public officials or their staff. This change aims to enhance the protection of public officials and their teams from threats of violence, thereby broadening the scope of individuals who can be considered victims under this statute.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while it may require new or increased local expenditures, it is exempt from further requirements under Section 111.05 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022, as it defines a new crime or modifies an existing one. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024, and classifies the crime of making a terrorist threat in the first degree as a Class C felony.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-10-241, 13A-10-241
Engrossed: 13A-10-241, 13A-10-241
Enrolled: 13A-10-241, 13A-10-241