HB556 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kurt Wallace
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Chilton Co., sex offender, prohibit sex offender from residing in a home or other living accommodation with other sex offenders, civil penalties against owner or lessor of property, distribution to sheriff and district attorney
Summary: HB556 creates residency restrictions for adult sex offenders in Chilton County, barring living with other registered offenders unless certain family relationships or 300 feet separate them, and establishes civil penalties and nuisance actions for violations.
What This Bill Does
Prohibits an adult sex offender from establishing residence in a home or living space where another adult sex offender on the registry resides unless the offenders are married or related by blood or adoption in specific ways (ancestors/descendants; brothers or sisters; stepchildren or stepparents during marriage; or aunts, uncles, nephews, or nieces). Prohibits establishing residence on the same lot or property as another registered sex offender unless there is at least 300 feet between the residences or the offenders are related in the specified ways. Treats violations as a public nuisance, allowing the district attorney to file civil actions against property owners or lessors for abatement and to seek reimbursement of litigation costs; civil penalties are imposed and collected. Defines that the act applies only in Chilton County and sets up provisions for forms, procedures, and a delayed effective date.

Who It Affects
Adult sex offenders living in Chilton County, who would be restricted from living with other registered offenders and from sharing properties with them unless the specified relationships or distance rules apply.
Property owners or landlords in Chilton County, who could be sued for nuisance abatement and face civil penalties if they allow prohibited living arrangements.
District attorneys and circuit clerks in Chilton County, who handle the civil actions, collect penalties, and oversee related costs.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The act applies only in Chilton County.
Section 2: Residency restrictions for adult sex offenders: cannot reside with another registered offender unless married or related by blood/adoption in specified ways; cannot reside on the same lot or property unless at least 300 feet apart or related as described.
Section 3: Violations are public nuisances; the district attorney may file civil actions against property owners/lessors for abatement and recover costs.
Section 4: Civil fines range from $500 to $5,000 per action, payable to the Circuit Clerk and shared with the district attorney's office.
Section 5: County can create forms and procedures to issue citations and collect penalties.
Section 6: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage/approval.

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Subjects: Chilton County