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AL SB296
Bill
Status
2/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Bill Hightower
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AI Summary
SB296 Summary
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Amends Section 41-9-62 of the Alabama Code to exclude claims alleging sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other sexual misconduct by state officers or employees from the jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment.
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Prohibits the use of any state or public funds to pay settlements or judgments for claims alleging sexual assault, sexual harassment, or other sexual misconduct by state officers or employees, with an exception for the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Act.
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Applies the prohibition to claims filed by members of the public or state employees against state officers and employees, including elected public officials.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
State government, public funds, jurisdiction of Board of Adjustment further provided for, use of state or public funds being paid toward any claim alleging sexual harassment or sexual assault prohibited, Sec. 41-9-62 am'd.
State Government
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 14 Favorable from Governmental Affairs
2/20/2018