SB469 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve French

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Henry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Criminal sex offenders, Halloween-related activities limited, contact with children prohibited, signs required stating "No candy or treats at this residence," penalties

Summary

SB469 would restrict convicted sex offenders’ Halloween activities by requiring them to stay inside on Halloween, avoid contact with children, display a warning sign, and keep exterior lights off.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would require registered sex offenders to avoid Halloween contact with children, remain inside from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on October 31 unless they must be elsewhere for work or medical reasons, post a sign saying 'No candy or treats at this residence,' and turn off outside lights. Violations would be a Class A misdemeanor. The bill interacts with Amendment 621 on local funding, but it is exempt from those local-expenditure requirements because it creates or changes a crime. It would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Convicted sex offenders required to register in Alabama; they would have to follow the Halloween restrictions and signage requirements.
• Local governments (counties/municipalities) and communities may face costs related to enforcement and compliance, though the bill is exempt from some local-fund approval rules.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): On Halloween, a registered sex offender must avoid all Halloween-related contact with children, remain inside 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., post a 'No candy or treats at this residence' sign, and turn off outside lights.
• Section 1(b): Violating these requirements is a Class A misdemeanor.
• Section 2: The bill is exempt from Amendment 621's local-fund expenditure rules because it creates or amends a crime.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses