SB90 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Bryan Taylor
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Sheriff, employees, immunity, Sec. 14-6-1, 36-22-3 am'd.
Summary: SB90 extends sovereign immunity protections to sheriff's employees who operate the jail and to other staff who perform sheriff duties when acting under the sheriff's direction.
What This Bill Does
It amends Sections 14-6-1 and 36-22-3 to grant the same immunities and legal protections enjoyed by the sheriff to people employed by the sheriff, as long as they act within their duties and follow the law. This includes jail operators and inmates supervisors, and also deputies, reserve deputies, and other staff authorized to carry out sheriff duties. The immunities apply when these individuals act for and under the direction and supervision of the sheriff. The act also preserves uninsured motorist coverage rights and becomes effective immediately after enactment.

Who It Affects
Jail operators and other jail staff employed by the sheriff who supervise inmates and operate the jail, who gain the sheriff's immunities when acting within their duties and under direction.
Deputies, reserve deputies, and other personnel authorized to perform sheriff duties, who gain the sheriff's immunities when acting within their duties and under direction.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Extends the sheriff's immunity protections to persons employed by the sheriff who operate the jail and supervise inmates, as long as they act under the sheriff's direction and within the scope of their duties.
Provision 2: Extends the sheriff's immunity protections to deputies, reserve deputies, and other staff authorized to perform sheriff duties, as long as they act under the sheriff's direction and within the scope of their duties.

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Subjects: Sheriffs