HB116 Alabama 2018 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, there is no provision for the castration of certain convicted sex offenders
This bill would provide that any person over the age of 21 years who is convicted of certain sex offenses against a child 12 years of age or younger be chemically castrated before his or her release from the custody of the Department of Corrections
This bill would require that the cost of the procedure be paid by the adult criminal sex offender
Relating to punishment of sex offenders; to provide that any person over the age of 21 years who is convicted of certain sex offenses against a child 12 years of age or younger be chemically castrated before his or her release from the custody of the Department of Corrections; and to require the cost of the procedure to be paid by the adult criminal sex offender.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2018 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | February 22, 2017 | Room 727 **Agenda Revised #2 added Sunset Bills** at 15:00 | Senate FR&ED Hearing |