Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 17: Crimes and offenses; rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual torture, penalties further provided for

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

Plain-language summary

SB 17 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on August 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual torture, penalties further provided for. Primary sponsor: April Weaver (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: April Weaver (Republican).