Crimes and offenses, crime of presentment of a forged instrument established, penalties established

SB 66 establishes a new crime in Alabama for "presentment of a forged instrument," specifically making it illegal to knowingly present a forged document or a document falsely tied to another person to state or local government employees with intent to defraud. The bill defines two scenarios: (1) presenting a forged instrument to government staff, or (2) presenting a document falsely identifying another individual, both with fraudulent intent. Violations are classified as a Class D felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison. This directly affects individuals attempting to commit fraud using fake documents when interacting with government offices, such as at DMVs or tax offices. The law takes effect on October 1, 2025.