HB366 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Paul DeMarco Dickie Drake Alan Baker Allen Treadaway Arthur Payne Lynn Greer April Weaver Allen Farley
Session: Regular Session 2012
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: HB366 would permit blood or saliva testing of people who expose law enforcement and other first responders to contagious diseases, with court approval, and would require the offender to pay for testing while keeping results out of criminal cases.
What This Bill Does
It would authorize testing of the person who exposes officers, firefighters, first responders, or corrections officers to a contagious disease within 72 hours of exposure. A court, after an affidavit shows good cause, can order the testing and designate a facility; test results would be reported to the court, the affected officer, the alleged offender, and health authorities. The state would not use the test or its results in a criminal proceeding, and the offender would pay the testing costs. If the test is positive, the court would inform the person about counseling, health care, and other support services.

Who It Affects
Law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders, and corrections officers who may be exposed to contagious diseases; they receive test results and health information related to exposure.
Offenders or individuals who expose those officers (e.g., by spitting, biting, or throwing blood); they are subject to the test, must pay the cost, and would be informed of counseling and health care options if positive.

Key Provisions
Authorizes blood and saliva testing of any person who exposes a law enforcement officer, firefighter, first responder, or corrections officer to a contagious disease within the course and scope of official duties.
Requires court approval through an affidavit and good cause to compel testing; court designates testing facility and reports results.
Provides that test results cannot be used in any criminal proceeding against the offender.
Costs of testing must be paid by the offender.
If the test is positive, the court informs the offender of available counseling, health care, and other support services.
Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Law Enforcement Officers