SB48 Summary

• Prohibits registered sex offenders under Alabama law from accessing commercial social networking websites that permit minor children to become members or create personal web pages.

• Defines "commercial social networking website" as an Internet site that derives revenue, facilitates social introduction between users, allows personal profiles with user information, and provides communication mechanisms like message boards or chat rooms.

• Excludes websites providing only photo-sharing, email, or instant messaging services, and excludes sites primarily facilitating commercial transactions.

• Establishes jurisdiction for violations when the transmission originating from the offense occurs within Alabama.

• Violation is classified as a Class B felony; act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval.