The bill amends Section 13A-11-61 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which addresses the crime of discharging a firearm in certain circumstances. Key changes include the replacement of the word "which" with "that" for clarity, and the reclassification of felonies related to the discharge of firearms. Specifically, the bill redefines the penalties for discharging a firearm into occupied structures, changing the classification from a Class B felony to a Class A felony, while the penalty for discharging into unoccupied structures is adjusted from a Class B felony to a Class C felony.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it will require new or increased local expenditures but is exempt from further requirements under Section 111.05 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022, as it defines a new crime or amends an existing one. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-11-61
Engrossed: 13A-11-61