Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 70: Sentencing; resentencing of certain sentences subject to judicial override, authorized; retroactive application, provided

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 70 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on December 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sentencing; resentencing of certain sentences subject to judicial override, authorized; retroactive application, provided. Primary sponsor: Chris England (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chris England (Democratic).