SB182 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ben H. Brooks

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Paul SanfordRusty GloverScott BeasonShadrack McGillPaul BussmanBill HoltzclawClay Scofield

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Children, deaf or blind, county or municipality authorized to place warning signs on residential roads or streets

Summary

The bill lets cities or counties install a deaf or blind child warning sign on a residential road if requested, with who pays the cost and annual placement review.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes local governments to place a deaf or blind child area sign on a residential road or street after a request. The sign warns drivers that a deaf or blind child lives in the area. The cost of the sign can be paid by the requester, a private individual, or a neighborhood association. The city or county must annually review the sign placement to ensure it is still appropriate.

Who It Affects

• Cities and counties: may install the sign upon request.
• Residents, private individuals, or neighborhood associations: may pay for the sign.
• Deaf or blind children and their families in the area: benefit from warning drivers about their presence.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes a city or county to install a deaf or blind child area sign on a residential road or street upon request.
• Specifies who may pay for the sign: requesting party, private individual, or neighborhood association.
• Requires annual review of the sign placement to ensure continued applicability.
• Identifies the act as the Ian Langston Worley Oliver Act and states the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage/approval.

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

Subjects

Children