The bill, known as the Amy Dicks Act, amends Section 13A-6-24 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to redefine the crime of reckless endangerment. The new language specifies that a person commits this crime if they recklessly engage in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to either an individual or multiple individuals. The previous language that referred to "recklessly" engaging in conduct has been modified to clarify the conditions under which reckless endangerment occurs, with the addition of a new subdivision that distinguishes between risks to a single individual and risks to multiple individuals.

Furthermore, the bill establishes increased penalties for violations of reckless endangerment. A violation that creates a substantial risk of injury to a single individual is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, while a violation that poses a risk to multiple individuals is classified as a Class C felony. If a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument is used in the commission of the offense, the violation escalates to a Class B felony. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-6-24
Enrolled: 13A-6-24