SB450 Summary

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

• Local government employees cannot be held personally liable or named as defendants unless the employee acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property.

• The exclusive remedy for injuries or damages from employee actions is to sue the governmental entity, unless the employee's act was committed in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or with wanton and willful disregard.

• A governmental entity is not liable for employee acts or omissions committed outside the course and scope of employment or those involving bad faith, malicious purpose, or wanton and willful disregard.

• Creates a rebuttable presumption that any act or omission of an employee within the time and place of employment is within the course and scope of employment; becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.