AL HB559

Adds Section 11-93-4 to the Code of Alabama 1975 to limit personal liability of local government employees for acts committed within the course and scope of employment.

Local government employees cannot be held personally liable in tort unless they acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard for human rights, safety, or property.

The exclusive remedy for damages from employee actions within the course and scope of employment is to sue the governmental entity, not the individual employee, unless the employee acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose or wanton disregard.

Establishes that an employee is within the course and scope of employment if employed during the relevant time period, at an appropriate work location, and reasonably fulfilling employment duties or incidental activities.

Creates a rebuttable presumption that any act or omission by an employee during employment hours at the workplace is within the course and scope of employment.

The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.