SB477 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Morgan Co., sex offenders, residency, prohibited within 100 yards of another sex offender, civil penalties against landlord
Summary: In Morgan County, SB477 limits how many sex offenders can live in a residence or apartment and adds civil penalties for landlords who allow violations.
What This Bill Does
It prevents more than one adult or unrelated juvenile sex offender from living in the same residence and requires at least 100 yards between adult offenders in apartment complexes. It imposes a civil penalty of $5,000 on owners or lessees who knowingly permit violations, with penalties split between the county sheriff's department and the district attorney. There are exemptions for spouses or children of the owner, leases that include a statement that the lessee is not a convicted sex offender, and offenders residing in state-approved treatment facilities.

Who It Affects
Adult or unrelated juvenile sex offenders listed in Morgan County who must avoid living with other offenders and must maintain distance from other offenders.
Property owners or lessees in Morgan County who could face a $5,000 civil penalty for allowing violations (unless exempt).
County sheriff's department and the office of the district attorney receive and keep the civil penalties.
Spouses or children of property owners or lessees are exempt from the residency restrictions; treatment facilities may provide an exemption for offenders residing there.

Key Provisions
No more than one adult or unrelated juvenile sex offender may reside in a single residence; no more than one adult sex offender may reside in an apartment complex unless the residence is at least 100 yards from any other offender.
Landlords/lessees who knowingly permit a violation face a civil penalty of $5,000 for each violation, with penalties distributed to the county sheriff's department and the district attorney's office.
Exceptions: spouse or child of the owner/lessee is not subject to the restriction; lease/lease application can include a signed statement that the lessee is not a convicted sex offender; offenders residing in approved residential home health care facilities are exempt from the restrictions.
The act applies only in Morgan County and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage.

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