HB16 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alvin Holmes
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Montgomery, clothing, wearing of garments that expose underwear, prohibited in public places, civil penalties
Summary: Montgomery would ban wearing pants that hang more than three inches below the hips in public if underwear is shown, with civil penalties or community service instead of criminal penalties.
What This Bill Does
The bill prohibits certain low-slung pants in public places like streets, sidewalks, and buses in Montgomery. Violations would incur civil penalties or court-approved community service, and would not be treated as criminal offenses. Penalties are set for juveniles ($25–$100) and adults ($25–$150), with court costs waived, plus options for 10–20 hours of juvenile or 10–40 hours of adult community service. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor approval, and violators would not be arrested or imprisoned for violations.

Who It Affects
Juveniles in Montgomery who violate the dress code would face a civil penalty of $25–$100 per offense and may be required to do 10–20 hours of community service (court costs waived).
Adults in Montgomery who violate the dress code would face a civil penalty of $25–$150 per offense and may be required to do 10–40 hours of community service (court costs waived).

Key Provisions
Prohibits wearing pants more than three inches below the hips in public places in Montgomery if underwear is exposed; requires pants to be properly sized and secured.
Juvenile penalties: civil penalty of $25–$100 per offense; court costs waived; option for 10–20 hours of court-approved community service.
Adult penalties: civil penalty of $25–$150 per offense; court costs waived; option for 10–40 hours of court-approved community service.
Violations are civil, not criminal; no arrest, imprisonment, or other criminal penalties for violations.
Violations require a civil citation.
Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor approval or it becomes law.

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