SB146 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Legislative immunity, constitutional provision regarding privilege from arrest, eliminated, Section 56, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, (Section 56, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Summary

SB146 would remove the constitutional protection that makes Alabama legislators immune from arrest.

What This Bill Does

If the amendment passes, lawmakers would no longer have immunity from arrest while attending sessions or traveling to and from sessions. They would be subject to arrest like any other citizen when there are warrants or probable cause. The change would apply to all members of the Alabama Legislature, and voters would decide in a statewide election.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama Legislature: would lose immunity from arrest during sessions and while traveling to and from sessions.
• Law enforcement and the general public: would be able to arrest legislators under the same rules that apply to other people.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 56 of the Alabama Constitution to eliminate legislative immunity from arrest.
• Removes the privilege from arrest for legislators during attendance at sessions and travel to/from sessions.
• Requires approval by a majority of voters in a statewide election to become part of the Constitution.

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

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments