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AL HB370
Bill
Status
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Rogers
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AI Summary
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Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency shall establish and maintain a database of individuals diagnosed with communication disabilities or disabilities that can impair communication for use by state and local law enforcement officers through the law enforcement automated data system.
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Alabama Department of Public Health shall develop a voluntary verification form requiring physician/psychiatrist/psychologist certification, driver's license or ID number, vehicle license plate numbers, and signatures for registration in the database.
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Individuals age 19 or older, parents of minors with communication disabilities, or court-appointed guardians may submit verification forms to register or request removal from the database.
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Database information shall not be considered a public record under Alabama law, and individuals may request immediate removal by submitting a simplified form with only name, relationship information, and identification details.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Relating to individuals with communication disabilities; to require the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to establish and maintain a database with a list of individuals with communication disabilities for use by law enforcement officers; to require the Alabama Department of Public Health to develop a form for individuals to voluntarily register for the database; and to define terms.
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to House State Government
4/20/2023