SB 188

Alabama Senate bill in Session 2026RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2026.

Criminal law; self-defense and defense of others; presumption of unlawful use of force under certain conditions.

Bill ID AL-2026RS-SB-188
Session 2026RS
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary (Senate)
Senate in_committee 2026-01-21
Criminal Justice
Summary

Crimes & Offenses

Sponsor
April Weaver
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-21 Status in_committee
2026-01-21 Latest Action Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
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