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AL SB141
Bill
Status
3/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
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AI Summary
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Reduces chemical endangerment of a child from Class C felony to Class A misdemeanor when the child is exposed to marijuana or drug paraphernalia.
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Maintains Class C felony for exposure to controlled substances (excluding marijuana) or chemical substances.
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Requires a confirmatory positive drug test before law enforcement, the Department of Human Resources, or courts initiate any action, arrest, conviction, or investigation for chemical endangerment violations.
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Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Relating to crimes and offenses; to amend Section 26-15-3.2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for chemical endangerment of a child; to require a confirmatory positive drug test before an agency or law enforcement initiates any action for a violation; 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 Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to Senate Judiciary
3/23/2023