Alabama HB20 adds murder with great risk to multiple persons to capital offenses.

Alabama HB20 amends the list of capital offenses to include murder committed when the defendant knowingly creates a great risk of death to multiple persons. The bill also updates the list of aggravating circumstances to include this new offense. The act will become effective on October 1, 2026.

Alabama HB20 adds murder with great risk to multiple persons to capital offenses.

Alabama HB20 amends the list of capital offenses to include murder committed when the defendant knowingly creates a great risk of death to multiple persons. The bill also updates the list of aggravating circumstances to include this new offense. The act will become effective on October 1, 2026.