HB393 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring persons operating community reentry programs in Colbert County to obtain a permit from the Colbert County Commission prior to operation.

• Permits applicants must submit an application with a minimum $500 fee, pass a criminal history background check, and provide proof of a $2,500,000 surety bond.

• Community reentry programs are limited to facilities serving individuals convicted of sex offenses under Section 15-20A-5 Code of Alabama 1975, and cannot operate within 2,000 feet of residential areas, churches, parks, playgrounds, schools, or youth recreational businesses.

• Establishes the Colbert County Community Reentry Committee composed of the Sheriff and four county-appointed members to recommend permitting requirements and conduct at least two annual inspections for compliance.

• Requires annual permit renewal fees of at least $500 and annual audits by certified public accountants, with findings submitted to the county commission and committee; permits may be suspended or revoked for non-compliance.