Military punishment; ranks of members that may discipline and be disciplined, disciplinary measures; revised and further provided for
SB 179 amends the Alabama Code of Military Justice, revising the rules for military punishment. It modifies which ranks of commanding officers can impose disciplinary measures and details the types of punishments allowed, specifically concerning reductions in pay grade for enlisted members and officers. The bill also requires that accused individuals be informed of their right to consult counsel regarding non-judicial punishment.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Signed Apr 16, 2025
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What changed between versions
Engrossed
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Enrolled
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Apr 16, 2025
MINOR
The bill was finalized for signature by renumbering the version from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled'. The substantive legal text regarding military punishment ranks and procedures remains identical to the previous version, with no new policies, funding changes, or eligibility criteria added.
TECHNICAL
The document title and version number were updated to reflect the final enrolled status required for signing into law.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 641
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Military and Veterans' Affairs)
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 299
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Givhan motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 298
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Givhan 1st Amendment Offered
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sam Givhan
RRepublican
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