SB312 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Vivian Davis Figures George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Priscilla Dunn Linda Coleman-Madison Roger Bedford, Jr.Quinton Ross Rodger Smitherman William “Bill” M. Beasley Jerry L. Fielding
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Elder Abuse, Interagency Council for the Prevention of, established, members, duties, subject to Sunset Law, reports to Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Governor, and Legislature, Elder Abuse Prevention Act
Summary: SB312 creates a statewide Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, designates the Department of Human Resources as lead agency, and sets up a planned, multi-agency approach with a sunset review.
What This Bill Does
It establishes the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and defines elder abuse. It designates the Department of Human Resources as the lead agency and chair, with many state agencies as participating members, and requires open meetings. The council must develop a long-range statewide plan for a coordinated system of care for elders at risk, identify barriers, coordinate victim services, review state spending, and report progress to the Governor and Legislature, while operating within available funding and facing regular sunset reviews.

Who It Affects
Elderly individuals aged 60 and above who are at risk of abuse and their families, who would benefit from a coordinated prevention and response system.
State agencies, departments, and organizations (including those listed as participating agencies) that must participate, collaborate, and implement the council's plan and rules.

Key Provisions
Creates the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and designates the Department of Human Resources as the lead agency; the Commissioner of DHR serves as chair.
Defines elder abuse to include emotional/psychological abuse, material exploitation, neglect, physical abuse, self-neglect, and sexual abuse.
Lists participating agencies and requires inclusive, diverse membership; chief executives of participating agencies serve ex officio where applicable; meetings open to the public.
Empowers the council to adopt internal rules, define roles for participating agencies, and recommend additional members as needed.
Requires a long-range statewide plan for a coordinated system of care for elder abuse prevention, with progress reports to the Governor and Legislature by the 10th legislative day of each regular session; plan covers barriers, coordinated services (identification, intervention, prevention, prosecution), and fiscal analysis.
Mandates interagency collaboration and information sharing to support policy decisions and plan implementation.
Subject to appropriation; allows expansion of council membership and activities based on funding.
Subject to the Alabama Sunset Law, with termination on October 1, 2015 and every four years thereafter unless continued.
Effective date is the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Elder Abuse, Interagency Council for the Prevention of