SB429 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Coroners, dead bodies, removal from property, coroner and law enforcement, fire, rescue and other agencies, modification to property necessary for removal, exemption from civil liability

Summary

SB429 would shield the coroner and cooperating agencies from civil liability for building modifications needed to remove a dead body, as long as there is no willful or wanton misconduct.

What This Bill Does

It creates a civil liability exemption for modifications to a building or structure that are necessary to remove a dead body. The exemption applies to the coroner and any law enforcement, fire protection, rescue, or other personnel or agency working with the coroner, provided they do not engage in willful or wanton misconduct. The modifications must be necessary to remove the body. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Coroner - would be exempt from civil liability for building modifications necessary to remove a dead body
• Law enforcement, fire protection, rescue, or other personnel or agencies working with the coroner - would be exempt from civil liability for modifications needed to remove a dead body

Key Provisions

• Establishes a civil liability exemption for modifications to a building or structure made by the coroner and cooperating agencies to remove a dead body
• Exemption applies absent willful or wanton misconduct
• Modifications must be necessary to remove the body
• Effective date: first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial 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

Coroners