The proposed bill introduces a new section, Section 13A-5-9.2, to the Code of Alabama 1975, which allows 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, non-sex offenses, and must have received their final sentence before May 26, 2000, with no prior convictions for the specified offenses. The process requires filing a motion in the circuit court, which will be reviewed by the original sentencing judge or a designated judge, while ensuring that victims and interested parties are notified and allowed to participate in the resentencing process. The provision for resentencing will be repealed on October 1, 2030.

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 in victim notifications. It establishes a task force to oversee the development and implementation of this system, which will transition into the Victim Notification Oversight Council upon approval. The bill also clarifies the structure of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, distinguishing between the board and its executive staff, and tasks the Code Commissioner with updating legal references accordingly. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and includes several insertions but does not specify any deletions.

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