Alabama HB266 expands the crime of reckless endangerment to include heightened penalties for endangering multiple individuals and using a deadly.

Alabama HB266 amends the crime of reckless endangerment to include heightened penalties for recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to multiple individuals. The bill also provides additional penalties for using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument during the offense. A violation of endangering a single individual remains a Class A misdemeanor, while endangering multiple individuals is now a Class C felony. Using a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense elevates the crime to a Class B felony.

Alabama HB266 expands the crime of reckless endangerment to include heightened penalties for endangering multiple individuals and using a deadly.

Alabama HB266 amends the crime of reckless endangerment to include heightened penalties for recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to multiple individuals. The bill also provides additional penalties for using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument during the offense. A violation of endangering a single individual remains a Class A misdemeanor, while endangering multiple individuals is now a Class C felony. Using a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense elevates the crime to a Class B felony.