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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama makes repeat stalking in the second degree a Class C felony
Last action · April 16, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Arthur Orr
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What This Bill Does
A second or subsequent conviction for stalking in the second degree is reclassified as a in Alabama, effective October 1, 2026. Previously, all violations of stalking in the second degree were classified as a .
Increases the severity of criminal penalties and potential prison time for individuals repeatedly convicted of stalking offenses in the state.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
individuals convicted of stalking in the second degree
Repeat offenders face increased criminal penalties, being reclassified from a misdemeanor to a felony.
victims of stalking
Legal protections and criminal penalties against repeat harassers are strengthened.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Became law.
Procedural history
16 actions- Apr 16, 2026SenateEnrolledEnacted
- Apr 9, 2026SenateEnrolledDelivered to Governor
- Apr 9, 2026HouseSignature Requested
- Apr 9, 2026SenateEnrolled
- Apr 9, 2026SenateReady to Enroll
- Apr 9, 2026HouseFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1352
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- Mar 5, 2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Mar 4, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee Second House
- Feb 24, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in Second House
- Feb 24, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
- Feb 24, 2026SenateFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 574
- Feb 24, 2026SenateThird Reading in House of Origin
- Feb 19, 2026SenateRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Feb 18, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Feb 10, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Feb 10, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary
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Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1352
Total
105
- Yes
- 104
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 1
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (1)
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Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 574
Total
35
- Yes
- 33
- No
- 0
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 2
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (1)
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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