Alabama House approves harsher punishments for driving under the influence

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 301

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation on Thursday increasing criminal penalties for those who physically injure or kill people while driving under the influence.

HB 243, sponsored by Rep. Margie Wilcox, R-Mobile, establishes the crime of manslaughter for people who cause the death of another person while driving under the influence, increasing the penalty from a Class C penalty with a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison to a Class B felony …

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