Rep. Kristin Nelson

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow municipal police officers in Alabama to enforce speed limits in areas they have jurisdiction over, even if those areas are outside the city's official borders. Currently, local police can only enforce speed limits within the corporate limits of their municipality, but this change would extend their authority to cover the broader police jurisdiction. The law would not alter existing speed limit numbers or enforcement procedures, only expanding the geographic area where local officers have the power to enforce them. This change affects municipalities that have police jurisdiction extending beyond their city limits, giving them more flexibility in managing traffic safety in surrounding areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework for surrogacy in Alabama by requiring probate courts to confirm the identity of intended parents and ensure children born via surrogacy are given directly to them. It mandates that intended parents provide a certified court order to the birthing facility before a child can be released, and prohibits handing the child to anyone not identified as an intended parent. If an intended parent cannot physically receive the child in Alabama, the State Department of Human Resources will temporarily take custody until the parent arrives with proper documentation. The bill also requires hospitals and birthing centers to adopt policies ensuring compliance with these procedures.