SB41 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Rodger SmithermanPriscilla DunnVivian Davis Figures

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Immigration, Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, Act 2011-535, 2011 Reg. Sess. repealed

Summary

SB41 repeals the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, ending the state’s immigration enforcement provisions and penalties.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, SB41 would repeal Act 2011-535/HB56, which previously authorized enforcement of immigration law in Alabama and established criminal penalties for violations. The repeal would remove those enforcement provisions and penalties, effectively eliminating the Beason-Hammon Act. The repeal takes effect immediately after the bill becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Immigrants/non-citizens in Alabama would no longer be subject to enforcement under the Beason-Hammon Act.
• Employers and individuals who would have faced penalties or compliance requirements under the Beason-Hammon Act would no longer be subject to them.
• State and local government agencies and law enforcement would no longer enforce immigration provisions under that act.

Key Provisions

• Repeals Act 2011-535 (HB56), the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act.
• Provides immediate effectiveness upon passage and governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Immigration Law