AL HB72

Prohibits smoking or vaping marijuana in any motor vehicle when a child (under 19) is present, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving or parked, or windows are open or closed

Violation constitutes a Class A misdemeanor, with mandatory attendance at a virtual education course on dangers of drug use around children

Law enforcement must notify the local county Department of Human Resources for each violation

Mandatory reporters (teachers, healthcare workers, etc.) must report to authorities when a child smells of marijuana, which triggers a child abuse/neglect investigation

Alabama Department of Public Health must develop a virtual education course and free public education materials in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and State Law Enforcement Agency

Effective date: October 1, 2026