State • Alabama
SB 273: Crimes and offenses; stalking in the second degree, penalties revised
Arthur OrrEnacted
SB 273 status: Enacted (updated Apr 16, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score55/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100
Bill summary
OfficialCrimes & Offenses
Key analysis
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct effect identified
Risks
- No direct effect identified
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct effect identified
Risks
- Potential minor increase in corrections-related fiscal expenditures
Society
Positive Outlook
60%
Benefits
- Potential for enhanced public safety and victim protection
- Increased legislative focus on addressing stalking behaviors
Risks
- Potential for increased incarceration rates
- Risk of overly broad application without specific text review
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
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Where it stands
Enacted
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
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