The bill amends Section 13A-6-260 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to include new definitions relevant to criminal enterprises and establishes the Alabama Criminal Enterprise Database under a new Section 13A-6-264. Key insertions include the definition of "ALEA" as the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, the introduction of "DATABASE" as the Alabama Criminal Enterprise Database, and the definition of "DATABASE INFORMATION" which encompasses contents of the database and records submitted by criminal justice agencies. Additionally, the bill clarifies the criteria for identifying a "CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE MEMBER" and introduces the role of the "SECRETARY" of ALEA.

The newly established database will be managed by ALEA and will serve as a statewide inter-jurisdictional criminal intelligence system, allowing criminal justice agencies to submit and access information relevant to suspected criminal activities. The bill stipulates that database information is confidential and not subject to public disclosure, with specific conditions under which access is permitted. 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