SB206 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Paul Bussman Priscilla Dunn Tammy Irons Jerry L. Fielding George M. “Marc” Keahey Roger Bedford, Jr.Mark Slade Blackwell Rusty Glover William “Bill” M. Beasley Quinton Ross Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Vivian Davis Figures Cam Ward
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Motor vehicles, child passenger restraints, Alabama Head Injury Foundation, 15 percent of funds distributed to Alabama Head Injury Foundation earmarked to cover administrative costs, Sec. 32-5-22 am'd.
Summary: SB206 changes how the $15 portion of the $25 fine for child restraint violations is used, earmarking 85% for voucher distribution and 15% for administration by the Alabama Head Injury Foundation.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the bill preserves the $25 fine for violating child restraint laws but specifies that the $15 portion given to the Alabama Head Injury Foundation will be split: 85% to fund vouchers for size-appropriate child restraints for families with limited income, and 15% to cover the administration costs of running the program. It also requires annual audits of these funds by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. The Foundation will administer the program free of charge.

Who It Affects
Families with limited income who receive vouchers to help buy appropriately sized child restraints.
The Alabama Head Injury Foundation, which administers the voucher program and uses a portion of the funds for administration.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 32-5-222 to specify the distribution of the $15 portion of the $25 fine: 85% for vouchers to assist low-income families and 15% to cover administration costs.
The Alabama Head Injury Foundation administers the voucher program free of charge.
Annual audits of the receipts and disbursements related to these funds are required by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts.

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