SB16 Alabama 2010 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Phillip W. WilliamsBill HoltzclawPaul BussmanDick BrewbakerShadrack McGillGreg J. ReedScott BeasonPaul SanfordTrip PittmanJ.T. WaggonerGerald H. AllenClay Scofield

Session

First Special Session 2010

Title

Ethics Law, members of legislature, employment as employee or teacher in other government job, prohibited, exceptions, liability for any compensation received in violation, Attorney General to enforce, Legislative Double Dipping Prohibition Act

Summary

SB16 would require the custodian of inmates who drive on public roads to insure the inmate under Alabama's Mandatory Liability Insurance Act, with immediate effect after passage.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the custodian of each inmate assigned to operate a motor vehicle on public roads must provide liability insurance for that inmate under the Mandatory Liability Insurance Act. The insurance would cover liability arising from the inmate's driving. The act would take effect immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Inmates who are assigned to operate motor vehicles on public roads or streets in Alabama — they would receive liability insurance coverage provided by their custodian.
• Custodians of inmates (such as jails or prisons) — they would be responsible for providing the mandated liability insurance for these inmates.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The custodian of each inmate assigned to operate a motor vehicle on public roads shall provide the inmate with liability insurance pursuant to the Mandatory Liability Insurance Act, notwithstanding any provision of law.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

State Agencies