Alabama SB273 revises penalties for stalking in the second degree, making subsequent offenses a Class C felony.
Alabama SB273 amends the definition of stalking in the second degree, specifying that a person who repeatedly follows, harasses, or communicates with another person, causing harm or fear, is guilty of this crime. The bill changes the penalty for a second or subsequent violation to a Class C felony, while the first offense remains a Class B misdemeanor. This act will become effective on October 1, 2026.
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