HB108 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Oliver Robinson

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Criminal sex offenders, Legislature by local law authorized to prohibit residing in same residence and provide that no more than one adult criminal sex offender may reside in an apartment complex unless there is a distance of 100 yards or more between residences, civil penalties, Sec. 15-20-26 am'd.; Act 2009-558, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Summary

HB108 would let local authorities restrict where adult sex offenders can live, including banning multiple offenders from living in the same residence and requiring distance between units in apartment complexes, with civil penalties for violations.

What This Bill Does

The bill would authorize local law to prohibit sex offenders from residing in the same residence. It would limit occupancy in apartment complexes to at most one offender unless the units are at least 100 yards apart. It would also allow civil penalties for violations and would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Adult criminal sex offenders — face new residency and occupancy restrictions and potential civil penalties.
• Apartment complexes and their owners/managers — must enforce the 100-yard spacing rule and occupancy limits under local laws.

Key Provisions

• Adds local-law authority to prohibit sex offenders from residing in the same residence.
• Limits occupancy in apartment complexes to at most one offender unless residences are 100 yards apart.
• Allows civil penalties for each violation.
• Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Crimes and Offenses