The bill amends Section 13A-6-260 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to include new definitions relevant to criminal enterprises, specifically introducing the term "ALEA" (Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency) and expanding the definition of "criminal enterprise member" to include various criteria for identification. Additionally, it adds Section 13A-6-264, which mandates the establishment of the Alabama Criminal Enterprise Database by ALEA. This database will serve as a statewide inter-jurisdictional criminal intelligence system, allowing criminal justice agencies to submit and access information related to suspected criminal activities and individuals identified as members of criminal enterprises.

The bill outlines the management and maintenance of the database, ensuring compliance with federal standards and confidentiality of the information contained within. It specifies that access to the database is restricted to authorized personnel and under certain conditions, while also establishing that the information is confidential and not subject to public disclosure. The Secretary of ALEA is tasked with adopting rules for the submission and use of database information, including the imposition of civil penalties for violations. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-6-264, 13A-6-260
Engrossed: 13A-6-264, 13A-6-260