The bill SB119 amends various sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 to strengthen regulations on firearm possession 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, and the establishment of a new section (13A-11-72.2) that outlines specific criteria for firearm possession restrictions, such as recent felony convictions, violent crime convictions, and being subject to a protection order for domestic abuse. 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 introduces a new Parole Revocation Hearing Officer position to oversee parole hearings and determine evidence sufficiency for violations. It modifies existing probation laws by specifying conditions under which probation may be revoked, including firearm possession by prohibited individuals, and outlines the rights of probationers during the sanction process. The bill also revises pretrial detention procedures, allowing for the consideration of various factors when determining bail and mandating prompt hearings with written findings for bail denials. Overall, SB119 aims to enhance public safety by tightening firearm possession laws and reforming the parole and probation systems while ensuring the rights of individuals are protected.

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