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HB 229 – HFOA Second Chance
House Bill 229 would prevent sentencing from being enhanced for convictions of nonviolent offenses.
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House Bill 229 would prevent sentencing from being enhanced for convictions of nonviolent offenses.
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House Bill 131 and Senate Bill 97 would prohibit any individual who is charged with multiple offenses to not be considered for parole until the charge(s) has been disposed of.
House Bill 191 and Senate Bill 143 would establish the definition of a “gang member” and provide mandatory increased penalties for “gang members.”
Senate Bill 180 would make an addition to Alabama’s core curriculum legislation to mandate inclusive teaching of history and social studies in public K-12 schools.