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AL HB285
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Kiel
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 12-12-56 of the Alabama Code to require law enforcement to make a reasonable effort to notify a minor's emergency contact when citing a minor under 19 years of age for any traffic infraction.
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Defines "reasonable effort" as a single attempted telephone call, text message, or letter sent via United States mail to the driver's emergency contact.
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Known as "TJ's Law" and applies when emergency contact information is available to the citing agency.
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Becomes effective October 1, 2025.
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Passed the House on March 20, 2025 with a vote of 96-3-1.
Legislative Description
Traffic infractions, requires law enforcement to contact parent or guardian when citing minor for traffic violation
Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
5/1/2025