Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 20: Crimes and offenses; list of capital offenses, further provided to include murder committed when the defendant knowingly creates a great risk to multiple persons

In committee Last action January 14, 2026: Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

Plain-language summary

HB 20 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on June 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; list of capital offenses, further provided to include murder committed when the defendant knowingly creates a great risk to multiple persons. Primary sponsor: Matt Simpson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): Reported Out of Committee House of Origin.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Matt Simpson (Republican).