HB231 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mac Buttram
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Good Samaritan Law, providers of safe shelter in severe weather, granted civil immunity for providing safe shelter, Act 2011-579, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 6-5-332 am'd
Summary: HB231 would grant civil immunity to individuals or entities who provide access to safe shelter during severe weather, as long as they act in good faith and without willful or wanton negligence.
What This Bill Does
It amends the Good Samaritan Law (Section 6-5-332) to add immunity for shelter providers who offer access to a safe place during severe weather. It defines what counts as a safe place and what qualifies as severe weather, and states that immunity applies when the provider acts in good faith and without gross negligence or misconduct. It takes effect on the first day of the third month after the governor approves the bill.

Who It Affects
Entities or individuals who provide access to safe places (shelters, buildings) during severe weather – they would receive civil immunity if acting in good faith and not negligently causing harm.
People who use or may use safe shelters during severe weather – they benefit from not suing shelter providers for injuries that occur as long as the provider acted in good faith and without gross negligence.

Key Provisions
Adds new immunities for providing access to a safe place during severe weather, defined as any property or structure offering protection from severe weather.
Safe place is defined as any property, dwelling, shelter, or structure that can reasonably protect from severe weather; severe weather includes tornadoes, hurricanes, high winds, and floods.
Provider immunity applies only if the provider acts in good faith and the damage or injury was not caused by the willful or wanton negligence or misconduct of the provider; immunity extends to persons using the safe place.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and the Governor's approval.

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