Alabama HB34 establishes the crime of giving false information to a law enforcement officer and refusing to give information during an investigatory.

Alabama HB34 amends the state's criminal code to establish the crime of giving false information to a law enforcement officer, which is a Class C misdemeanor. It also creates the crime of refusing to give information to a law enforcement officer during an investigatory stop, also a Class C misdemeanor. These offenses apply when a law enforcement officer has a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and asks for personal information. The bill becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

Alabama HB34 establishes the crime of giving false information to a law enforcement officer and refusing to give information during an investigatory.

Alabama HB34 amends the state's criminal code to establish the crime of giving false information to a law enforcement officer, which is a Class C misdemeanor. It also creates the crime of refusing to give information to a law enforcement officer during an investigatory stop, also a Class C misdemeanor. These offenses apply when a law enforcement officer has a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and asks for personal information. The bill becomes effective on October 1, 2026.