The bill amends Section 13A-6-260 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to include new definitions related 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 database, and the criteria for identifying members of a criminal enterprise. The bill also clarifies that database information is confidential and not subject to public disclosure, while allowing access for legitimate law enforcement purposes.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of ALEA in managing the database, including the submission of information by criminal justice agencies and the adoption of rules for its operation. It mandates annual reporting by the secretary of ALEA on database submissions and access, as well as the demographics of individuals in the database. The bill removes certain language regarding the identification of criminal enterprise members and clarifies the conditions under which database information can be accessed, ensuring compliance with federal standards. 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