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AL HB481

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ken Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 32-6-233.1 of the Alabama Code to make the display of fine amounts on disability parking signs optional rather than mandatory.

  • Changes language from "shall" to "may" regarding whether signs designating special access or disability parking places must contain the amount of the fine for violations.

  • Maintains existing penalties for illegal disability parking: minimum $50 for first offense, $200 for second offense, and $500 for third or subsequent offenses.

  • Requires 40 hours of community service for second and subsequent offenses, with options to serve nonprofits serving the disabled community or organizations addressing disability needs.

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

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles, handicapped parking, sign designated special access parking place not required to specify fine, Sec. 32-6-233.1 am'd.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/17/2017

Committee Referrals

State Government4/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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