The bill SB119 amends various sections of the Code of Alabama to strengthen firearm possession regulations and enhance the management of probation and parole violations. Key provisions include the prohibition of firearm ownership for individuals charged with certain felony offenses while released pending trial, as well as the establishment of a new section (13A-11-72.2) that bars individuals convicted of felonies within the last five years, those with three or more felony convictions, and those convicted of violent crimes or domestic violence from possessing firearms. The bill also introduces affirmative defenses for individuals who have received a pardon restoring their firearm rights. Additionally, it increases penalties for discharging firearms into occupied spaces and allows judges to deny bail under specific circumstances related to firearm possession.

Furthermore, SB119 outlines new procedures for parole and probation violations, including the introduction of a Parole Revocation Hearing Officer responsible for conducting hearings and determining evidence sufficiency. The bill allows for sanctions such as mandatory treatment programs and GPS monitoring for parolees who violate terms, while also ensuring their rights during the sanction process. It modifies existing probation laws by specifying conditions for revocation and deleting the term "absconding" from the list of violations. The bill also enhances pretrial detention processes by establishing criteria for denying bail and mandating written findings from judges when bail is denied. Overall, SB119 aims to improve public safety through stricter firearm regulations and more efficient management of probation and parole systems.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-11-61, 13A-11-72, 15-13-3, 15-22-32, 15-22-54, 13A-11-72
Engrossed: 13A-11-61, 13A-11-72, 15-13-3, 15-22-32, 15-22-54, 13A-11-72
Enrolled: 13A-11-61, 13A-11-72, 15-13-3, 15-22-32, 15-22-54, 13A-11-72