AL SB157

Amends Alabama Code Section 13A-12-291 to eliminate mandatory driver's license suspension for most drug convictions, retaining suspension only for trafficking in specified substances.

Removes suspension requirements for criminal solicitation, attempt, and conspiracy to commit controlled substance crimes; unlawful distribution and possession of controlled substances; and marijuana possession offenses.

Retains driver's license suspension for trafficking in specified substances under Section 13A-12-231 and driving under the influence of controlled substances or combined controlled substance and alcohol influence.

Directs the Governor to certify the act to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation expressing Alabama's opposition to federal mandates requiring suspension of driving privileges for drug convictions, asserting driving privilege regulation is a state prerogative.

Makes the act effective immediately upon passage and Governor approval, with implementation of Section 1 contingent upon acceptance by the U.S. Department of Transportation.