SB255 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry MeansMayor

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Attorney General, opinions, distribution of electronic copies by e-mail in lieu of paper copies, posting on Internet required, Sec. 36-15-1 am'd.

Summary

SB255 changes Alabama law to stop printing paper copies of attorney general opinions and instead require online posting and email delivery of opinions to requesting public officials.

What This Bill Does

It eliminates the requirement to print and distribute paper copies of official opinions. It requires the Attorney General to post the opinions on the Internet in a searchable format and to email electronic copies to public officials who request them and provide a working email address. The bill keeps other AG duties and reporting requirements and takes effect immediately after passage and gubernatorial approval.

Who It Affects

• Public officials at the state and local level who request opinions will receive electronic copies by email and will have online access to opinions instead of relying on printed copies.
• The general public and government entities that rely on AG opinions will have easier, online access to searchable opinions.

Key Provisions

• Eliminates requirement to print and distribute paper copies of official opinions; requires posting on the Internet and emailing electronic copies to requesting public officials.
• Requires posting of searchable electronic copies of written opinions on the Internet and timely emailing copies to public officials who provided a working email address.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Attorney General