Sen. Keith Kelley

Maddy summarySB 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.

Maddy summarySB 99 requires Alabama public schools to display the Ten Commandments with a context statement in history classrooms for grades 5-12 and common areas in schools serving 5th grade or above, but only if donated funds or displays are available. It mandates that the State Department of Education identify free resources to help schools comply and authorizes the State Board of Education to adopt rules for implementation. The bill does not impose a financial burden on schools, as it explicitly depends on donated materials rather than state funding. It applies directly to local school boards and history classrooms in Alabama public schools.

Maddy summaryThis bill would replace Alabama's state licensing system for prosthetists, orthotists, and pedorthists with a national certification requirement administered by the Alabama Department of Workforce. Instead of requiring individuals and facilities to be licensed by the Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists, the law would mandate that all providers obtain certification from a nationally recognized credentialing organization approved by the state department. Certified professionals must submit proof of their credentials annually to the department, which may charge a recording fee of up to $100 per person, with funds deposited into the state treasury. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for unlicensed practice and repeals the existing chapter of Alabama law that created the state licensing board.

Maddy summarySB 303 protects county officials from legal liability when enforcing off-road vehicle operation rules on public roads. Specifically, it shields county engineers, governing bodies, probate judges, licensing officials, and their employees from lawsuits related to these regulations. The bill modifies liability protections under Alabama law for these officials. It does not change the actual requirements for off-road vehicle use but ensures officials cannot be sued for enforcing them. This is a procedural liability shield, not a policy change to vehicle operation rules.

Maddy summarySB 96 requires Alabama's Governor to certify that an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare justifies an emergency rule before it can take effect. This bill directly affects state agencies that issue emergency rules under the Alabama Administrative Procedures Act. Currently, agencies can adopt emergency rules for urgent threats without full notice, but this bill adds a mandatory Governor certification step before such rules become effective. The certification requirement applies to all emergency rules, ensuring executive oversight before they take effect, while maintaining the existing 120-day limit for emergency rules.

Maddy summarySB 41 prevents convicted abusers of elders from benefiting financially from their victims. If someone is found guilty of elder abuse or financial exploitation of an elderly person, they lose the right to inherit under the victim's will, receive assets through intestate succession, or keep property held jointly with the victim. They also cannot collect benefits from life insurance policies, bonds, or other contracts where the victim was the beneficiary. The law applies to convictions for elder abuse/neglect or financial exploitation in the first or second degree, effective October 1, 2026. This directly affects individuals convicted of these crimes who would otherwise gain financially from the victim's estate or contracts.

Maddy summarySB 105 requires all Alabama counties and municipalities to publish their annual financial statements, audits, monthly expenditures, and budgets online by September 30 each year. These documents must be posted in a prominent location on the local government's official website, or on the website of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama or Alabama League of Municipalities if no official site exists. The bill mandates this transparency measure to make local government finances more accessible to residents. It will take effect on October 1, 2028.

Maddy summarySB 100 extends the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy's operation until October 1, 2027, under the state's Sunset Law. It modifies the appointment process for one board member, changing the appointing authority from the Governor (for a chain pharmacist position) to the Lieutenant Governor. This change affects the Board's composition and governance structure, specifically altering how one pharmacist member is selected from the Alabama Pharmacy Association's recommendations. The bill preserves all existing Board functions and requirements while updating this single appointment authority.

Maddy summarySB 103 extends the operation of the Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute until October 1, 2028, instead of its original sunset date. It requires the Institute, the Alabama Department of Workforce, and other stakeholders to evaluate how the Institute can better use the Department’s administrative and operational resources. This collaboration must produce a report by the 2027 legislative session, detailing options for shared services. The bill preserves the Institute’s existing legal authority under Alabama Code § 41-10-720 to § 41-10-732.

Maddy summarySB 104 requires the Department of Examiners to provide training for specific government officials serving on occupational licensing boards. It directly affects cabinet members, statewide elected officials, and county or municipal governing body members who serve on these boards. The bill mandates that these officials complete required training through the Department of Examiners, ensuring they understand their roles in regulating professions like nursing or contracting. This is a procedural requirement focused on standardizing board member qualifications, not altering licensing standards.