Alabama House passes SB 233 to escalate eluding charges; Ivey to sign next week

On 2026-04-02, the Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 233 in Montgomery, advancing a measure to increase penalties for eluding or attempting to elude police. The bill would escalate charges under aggravating circumstances and add mandatory minimum jail time for repeat convictions, with the law set to take effect October 1, 2026.