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 specified 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 victims and interested parties notified and allowed to participate in the resentencing process. The bill also amends Section 15-22-36.2 to enhance the statewide automated victim notification system by inserting "State" before "Law Enforcement Agency" and outlines the responsibilities of the circuit court clerk and the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles in notifying victims.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a task force to oversee the development and implementation of the automated victim notification system, consisting of representatives from various organizations and mandated to meet quarterly. Upon system approval, the task force will transition into the Victim Notification Oversight Council. The bill also creates a Victim Notification System Fund within the State Treasury for the system's development and maintenance, managed by the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, with key insertions including the designation of the "Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency" and the establishment of the "Victim Notification System Fund," while no deletions from current law are specified.

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