SB 199 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Sex offenders; restrictions for certain sex offenders further provided, Board of Pardons and Paroles authorized to adopt rules

SB 199 restricts certain adult sex offenders convicted of child-related offenses from using post office boxes or electronic devices with internet access (like phones or tablets), as determined by their parole or probation officer. It requires these offenders to complete sex offender treatment - including periodic polygraph exams - as a condition of release, with costs based on their ability to pay. Violating these restrictions or treatment requirements is punishable by a Class C felony. The bill also authorizes the Board of Pardons and Paroles to create rules for implementing these provisions.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Apr 16, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 16, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as an enrolled act, changing its status from a draft version to the official law ready for signing. The core policy text regarding sex offender restrictions and treatment requirements remained substantively the same, though the formatting was adjusted to meet final legislative standards.

Scope change

No change in the scope of the law; it remains applicable to adult sex offenders convicted of offenses involving children.

TECHNICAL

The bill title and document header were updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to reflect its final passage by both legislative chambers.

The bill's tracking number was changed from 9J7NDPM-2 to NRQY1JT-2, likely due to a new printing or filing sequence.

Pagination and line numbering were reorganized to align with the final enrolled format, removing draft-specific markers.

The certification section at the end was updated to include signatures and dates certifying that the bill passed both the Senate and House, including a Conference Committee Report.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Butler motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1356

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Gudger motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1306

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Concurs in Conference Committee Report (Conference Committee on SB199)

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

In Conference Committee

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Butler motion to Accede - Adopted Roll Call 1339 House appoints Sellers, Gidley and Butler

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Gudger motion to Non-Concur and Appoint Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1297

upper

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1302

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1301

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Introduced

Judiciary 1st Substitute Offered (Judiciary)

lower

Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Judiciary)

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 796

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Kelley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 795

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Introduced

Kelley 2nd Amendment Offered

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Kelley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 794

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Introduced

Kelley 1st Amendment Offered

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Jan 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)

upper

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