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HB 266·AL·house

Crimes and offenses; crime of reckless endangerment expanded, criminal penalties provided

EnactedFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Chris Sells (R)
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Enacted

Apr 9, 2026

Summary

The bill expands Alabama's reckless endangerment law to cover conduct that creates a serious risk of injury to several individuals, making it a felony. If a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument is used, the offense is upgraded to a higher‑level felony. The change is intended to deter dangerous actions that could harm many people at once.

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