HB611 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mack Morrow

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mike HillMac McCutcheonMike BallAllen TreadawayApril WeaverAllen Farley

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders, corrections officers, exposure to contagious, infectious, or communicable disease in the line of duty, blood and saliva testing of offender authorized, testing procedures, use of test results specified, notification of offender of positive results and availability of counseling and health care

Summary

HB611 would allow blood and saliva tests of a person who exposes a law enforcement officer, firefighter, first responder, or corrections officer to a contagious disease, with the offender paying for the test and test results not usable in criminal prosecutions.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes testing after exposure and requires court approval, with testing to occur within 72 hours of the exposure. Test results must be reported to the court, the involved officer and others, and health authorities, but cannot be used in criminal prosecutions against the offender. The offender would pay the testing costs, and if the test is positive, the court would inform the offender about counseling, health care, and other support services.

Who It Affects

• Offenders who expose a law enforcement officer, firefighter, first responder, or corrections officer to a contagious disease; they would be required to undergo testing within 72 hours and pay the testing costs, and would be informed of available counseling and health services if positive.
• Law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders, and corrections officers who may be exposed; they would have testing information and results reported to them through the court process and would benefit from not having the test results used in criminal proceedings against the offender.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes blood and saliva testing of any person who exposes LEOs, firefighters, first responders, or corrections officers to contagious diseases during the course of official duties.
• Establishes a court-driven process for ordering testing, including time frame (within 72 hours) and designation of a testing facility, with results reported to the court and to the involved parties and health authorities.
• Specifies that test results or the fact that testing occurred may not be used in any criminal proceeding against the offender.
• Requires the offender to pay the costs of testing.
• Requires the court to inform an offender who tests positive about available counseling, health care, and other support services.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage.

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

Subjects

Law Enforcement Officers