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AL SB199

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Orr

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from picketing or protesting at a residence with the intent to harass, intimidate, or disturb the residents.

  • Makes a first violation a Class C misdemeanor and a second or subsequent violation a Class B misdemeanor.

  • Requires law enforcement officers to instruct persons to disperse peaceably and allow a reasonable period of time to comply before making an arrest.

  • Authorizes municipalities and counties to adopt ordinances or resolutions establishing reasonable time limits and noise level restrictions for picketing or protesting in residential areas.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Relating to crimes and offenses; to prohibit an individual from picketing or protesting in certain circumstances; to allow counties and municipalities to adopt ordinances or regulations regarding time and noise regulations in certain circumstances; to provide criminal penalties for violations; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose of 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.

Crimes & Offenses, prohibited picketing or protesting in certain circumstances and provided criminal penalties

Last Action

Read Second Time in Second House

5/11/2023

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government5/2/2023
Veterans and Military Affairs4/11/2023

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