SB245 Alabama 2022 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a prisoner who is convicted of certain felonies is not eligible for parole until he or she has completed 85 percent of the sentence or served 15 years, whichever is less
This bill would provide that a person convicted of manslaughter would not be eligible for parole until he or she has completed 85 percent of the sentence or has served 15 years, whichever is less
This bill would also make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style
Relating to parole; to amend Section 15-22-28, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that a person convicted of manslaughter not be eligible for parole until he or she has completed 85 percent of the sentence or has served 15 years, whichever is less; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2022 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 9, 2022 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 22, 2022 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 9, 2022 | Room 325 at 08:45 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | March 2, 2022 | Room 325 at 13:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB245 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - SB245 for Judiciary |