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House backs enhanced penalties for noncitizens convicted of crimes against minors
Summary
HB3 passed after the House adopted a committee substitute that applies enhanced sentences to defendants identified as noncitizens when convicted of offenses against minors; proponents said it deters repeat offenders, critics raised fairness concerns.
The Alabama House on Tuesday passed HB3, a bill that applies enhanced criminal penalties when a defendant who is not lawfully present in the United States is convicted of crimes against minors. Sponsors said the measure targets repeat and serious offenders and will allow coordination with federal immigration authorities.
Under the committee substitute…
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