The proposed bill introduces Section 13A-5-9.2 to the Code of Alabama 1975, allowing individuals sentenced under the habitual felony offender act to seek resentencing under specific conditions starting October 1, 2025. Eligible individuals must be serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for non-homicide offenses, must have received their final sentence before May 26, 2000, and must have no prior convictions for serious offenses. The process requires filing a motion in the circuit court, which will be reviewed by the original sentencing judge or a designated judge, with provisions for notifying victims and interested parties to ensure their input during the resentencing hearings. The section regarding resentencing will be repealed on October 1, 2030, and the court retains discretion over sentence reductions.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 15-22-36.2 to enhance the statewide automated victim notification system by inserting "State" before "Law Enforcement Agency" in the list of entities involved. It establishes a Victim Notification Implementation Task Force to oversee the development of the notification system, which will transition into the Victim Notification Oversight Council upon system approval. The bill also clarifies the structure of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, distinguishing between the board and the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, with the Code Commissioner responsible for updating references. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, and includes several insertions related to the task force and compliance requirements, but does not indicate any deletions from current law.

Statutes affected:
Engrossed: 13A-5-9, 15-22-36