Alabama HB132 revises the crime of assault in the second degree to include causing physical injury with intent to harm specific individuals in.

Alabama HB132 amends the crime of assault in the second degree by adding scenarios where causing physical injury with intent qualifies as this crime. Specifically, it includes causing injury with intent to harm a child in an educational environment, a teacher or public educational institution employee during duty, a health care worker, a Department of Human Resources employee, or a letter carrier during duty. The bill also specifies that assault in the second degree is a Class C felony. This act will become effective on October 1, 2026.

Alabama HB132 revises the crime of assault in the second degree to include causing physical injury with intent to harm specific individuals in.

Alabama HB132 amends the crime of assault in the second degree by adding scenarios where causing physical injury with intent qualifies as this crime. Specifically, it includes causing injury with intent to harm a child in an educational environment, a teacher or public educational institution employee during duty, a health care worker, a Department of Human Resources employee, or a letter carrier during duty. The bill also specifies that assault in the second degree is a Class C felony. This act will become effective on October 1, 2026.