The bill amends Section 13A-6-260 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to provide clearer definitions related to criminal enterprises and introduces new terminology, including the establishment of the Alabama Criminal Enterprise Database. Key insertions include definitions for "ALEA" (Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency), "DATABASE," and "DATABASE INFORMATION," which outlines the types of information that can be included in the database. The bill also specifies criteria for identifying members of a criminal enterprise and clarifies the roles of criminal justice agencies in submitting and accessing information related to criminal activities.

Additionally, the bill adds Section 13A-6-264, which mandates ALEA to create and manage the Alabama Criminal Enterprise Database, ensuring compliance with federal standards. It establishes rules for the submission and access of database information, which is deemed confidential and not subject to public disclosure. The Secretary of ALEA is tasked with reporting annually on the database's usage and submissions, including the demographics of individuals within it. 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
Enrolled: 13A-6-264, 13A-6-260