HB151 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Warrantless arrests, authorized for a person trespassing on property of an educational institution, Secs. 13A-7-1, 15-10-3 am'd.

Summary

The bill would let police arrest someone without a warrant if they trespass on the property of an educational institution.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new ground for warrantless arrest: if an officer has reasonable cause to believe a person trespassed on the premises of an educational institution. It expands the definitions of building and premises to include structures used by educational institutions, making campus facilities and property fall under the same arrest authority. It defines what counts as an educational institution and clarifies related terms. It would take effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Law enforcement officers, who gain a new warrantless-arrest authority for campus trespassing
• People who trespass on property of educational institutions, who could be arrested without a warrant for trespass
• Educational institutions themselves, whose premises and buildings are explicitly included in the new authority and definitions

Key Provisions

• Amends 13A-7-1 to redefine 'building' to include structures used by an educational institution, as defined in 15-10-3
• Defines 'BUILDING', 'PREMISES', and related terms to cover educational institutions and campus structures
• Adds a new subsection to 15-10-3 stating: officers may arrest without a warrant if there is reasonable cause to believe a person has committed trespass on the premises of an educational institution
• Defines 'EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION' to include a range of public and private schools and related training institutions
• Effective date: immediate upon passage and approval by the Governor

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

Subjects

Education