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AL SB97

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Day care providers or persons for hire cannot leave a child 12 years old or younger unattended in a motor vehicle unless supervised by a person 14 years of age or older.

  • First violation results in a fine of not less than $2,000.

  • Second or subsequent conviction after a prior violation is a Class A misdemeanor.

  • If a child is injured as a result of a violation, the offense is a Class C felony; if fatally injured, it is a Class B felony.

  • Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Children, day care providers, leaving child unattended in a motor vehicle unless supervised by person of certain age prohibited, penalties determined by first, second, or subsequent conviction and whether child is injured or fatally injured, Amiyah White Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Crimes and Offenses

Last Action

Referred to the House of Representatives committee on Children and Senior Advocacy

3/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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