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 the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the establishment of the Alabama Criminal Enterprise Database, and the criteria for identifying members of a criminal enterprise. The bill also clarifies the roles of criminal justice agencies in submitting and accessing information related to criminal enterprises, while ensuring that database information remains confidential and is not subject to public disclosure.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of ALEA in managing the database, including compliance with federal standards and the adoption of rules for information submission and usage. It mandates annual reporting by the secretary of ALEA on database submissions, access, and demographics of individuals included in the database. The bill will take effect on June 1, 2025. Notable deletions from the current law include the removal of certain language regarding the identification of criminal enterprise members, streamlining the criteria for membership.

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