An Alabama lawmaker has introduced a bill that aims to strengthen penalties for offenses related to gambling. HB 41, sponsored by Rep. Matthew Hammett, R-Hozier, aims to elevate the severity of certain gambling offenses from misdemeanors to felonies. Under this proposed legislation, engaging in the promotion of gambling activities or allowing gambling in a place under one’s control would be considered a Class C felony. Subsequent offenses would be categorized as Class B felonies. Additionally, conspiring to commit gambling offenses would also be classified as a Class C felony, with subsequent offenses being elevated to Class B felonies.