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SB 156 - Authorizes a Review for Individuals Sentenced to Life in Prison Under the State Habitual Offender Law - Alabama Key Vote

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Senate Bill Passed
March 18, 2025
Introduced
Feb. 11, 2025

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Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (17-8) - March 18, 2025

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Title: Authorizes a Review for Individuals Sentenced to Life in Prison Under the State Habitual Offender Law

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes a review for offenders sentenced to life in prison under the State Habitual Offender Law in Alabama.

Highlights:

Authorizes individuals sentenced to life in prison under the state’s Habitual Offender Law before May 26, 2000, to have their sentences reviewed (Sec. 1-3).
Exempts individuals convicted of homicides, sexually-based, or violent crimes from being eligible for sentence review (Sec. 1-3).
Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect October 1, 2025 (Sec. 4).

Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Feb. 11, 2025

Title: Authorizes a Review for Individuals Sentenced to Life in Prison Under the State Habitual Offender Law

Will Barfoot (AL - R)