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AL HB3
Bill
Status
4/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rolanda Hollis
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AI Summary
HB3 Summary
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Prohibits smoking tobacco products or vaping in an enclosed motor vehicle when a child 14 years of age or younger is present, regardless of whether the vehicle is in motion or at rest or windows are open or closed.
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Establishes a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding $100 for each offense.
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Restricts enforcement to secondary violations only, requiring law enforcement to conduct a lawful stop based on probable cause of a separate violation before citing or arresting for this violation.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
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House passed April 4, 2023; Senate passed April 25, 2023.
Legislative Description
Relating to crimes and offenses; to prohibit smoking or vaping in a motor vehicle when a child is present; to provide penalties; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended by Amendment 890, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended.
Motor Vehicles, smoking in motor vehicle when child present prohibited, criminal penalties provided
Last Action
Enacted
4/25/2023