Crimes and offenses; rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual torture, penalties further provided for
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
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Officially: “Crimes and offenses; rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual torture, penalties further provided for” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
This act is the Child Predator Death Penalty Act. This act amends Sections 13A-5-40, 13A-6-61, 13A-6-63, and 13A-6-65.1, Code of Alabama 1975, to: (1) provide rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual torture are capital offenses when the victim is less than 12 years of age; and (2) require individuals convicted of these crimes to serve a minimum of 30 years in prison prior to being considered for parole.
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Where it is
Enacted (latest official status) · Jan 13, 2026
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Simpson
Recorded votes
Recorded voteSenate · 2026-03-04 · yeas 33, nays 1, abstains 0
Recorded voteSenate · 2026-03-04 · yeas 35, nays 0, abstains 0
Recorded voteHouse · 2026-03-04 · yeas 51, nays 0, abstains 3
Recorded voteHouse · 2026-03-04 · yeas 73, nays 6, abstains 17
Recorded voteHouse · 2026-03-04 · yeas 75, nays 26, abstains 0
Recorded voteHouse · 2026-03-04 · yeas 77, nays 10, abstains 14
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Alabama legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
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