HB162 Summary

• Continues the existence and functioning of the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse under the Alabama Sunset Law with statutory modifications.

• Amends Section 38-9D-3 to change council meeting requirements from "at least bi-monthly" to meetings "at the call of the chair" while maintaining open public meetings.

• Repeals Section 38-9D-7, removing the council from regularly scheduled review under the Alabama Sunset Law.

• Establishes council membership including chief executive officers or designees from 27 participating state agencies and organizations, with the Commissioner of the Department of Senior Services serving as chair.

• Requires council membership to be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state, with conflict-of-interest protections for voting members.