Alabama HB266: Crimes and offenses; crime of reckless endangerment expanded, criminal penalties provided

What the bill says

An Act, Relating to crimes and offenses; to amend Section 13A-6-24, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for the crime of reckless endangerment; and to provide conditions for increased criminal penalties for a violation.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, Relating to crimes and offenses; to amend Section 13A-6-24, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for the crime of reckless endangerment; and to provide conditions for increased criminal penalties for a violation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Amy Dicks Act. Section 2. Section 13A-6-24, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: "§13A-6-24 (a) A person commits the crime of reckless endangerment if he or she does either of the following: (1) recklessly Recklessly engages in conduct which that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another personindividual. (2) Recklessly engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to multiple individuals. (b)(1) Reckless endangerment A violation of subdivision (a)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor. (2)a. Except as provided in paragraph b., a violation of subdivision (a)(2) is a Class C felony. b. A violation of subdivision (a)(2) is a Class B felony if the person uses a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument in the commission of the offense." Page instrument in the commission of the offense." HB266 Enrolled Section 3. This act shall become effective on October 1, 2026. Page 1, 2026. HB266 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President …

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Sponsors

• Sells, Chris (R, HD-090) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Enacted
2. April 2, 2026: Delivered to Governor
3. April 2, 2026: Signature Requested
4. April 1, 2026: Enrolled
5. April 1, 2026: Ready to Enroll
6. April 1, 2026: Sells Motion to Concur in and Adopt Senate Amendmet to HB266
7. April 1, 2026: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1036
8. April 1, 2026: Barfoot motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1035
9. April 1, 2026: Barfoot 1st Amendment Offered
10. April 1, 2026: Third Reading in Second House

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1036 (April 1, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #1035 (April 1, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #1034 (April 1, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #1162 (April 1, 2026): 99 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #620 (February 26, 2026): 84 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #619 (February 26, 2026): 88 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB266?

HB266 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Crimes and offenses; crime of reckless endangerment expanded, criminal penalties provided.

What does HB266 do?

In its own words: An Act, Relating to crimes and offenses; to amend Section 13A-6-24, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for the crime of reckless endangerment; and to provide conditions for increased criminal penalties for a violation.

What is the status of HB266?

Signed into law as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB266?

Sells, Chris (R, HD-090).

Where is the official record for HB266?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB266