HB654 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ritchie WhortonRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Sex offenders, residency, prohibited within 2,000 feet of camp facility used by children, Sec. 15-20A-11 am'd.

Summary

HB654 would expand adult sex offender residency restrictions to prohibit living within 2,000 feet of camp facilities used by children, in addition to schools and childcare facilities.

What This Bill Does

It adds camp facilities used by children to the prohibited areas where adult sex offenders cannot establish or maintain a residence within 2,000 feet. Distance is measured as a straight line between property lines. Exemptions apply for certain cases under sections 15-20A-23 and 15-20A-24, and when offenders are hospitalized or incarcerated. Violations remain a Class C felony, and the bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved.

Who It Affects

• Adult sex offenders: cannot establish or maintain a residence within 2,000 feet of any camp facility used by children; violations could be a Class C felony; exemptions may apply.
• Camp facilities used by children and nearby residents: the rule creates a new protection by limiting where offenders may live relative to these facilities, potentially affecting housing options and requiring enforcement based on straight-line distance.

Key Provisions

• Adds camp facilities used by children to the locations that cannot host an adult sex offender's residence within 2,000 feet.
• Maintains existing 2,000-foot rule for schools and childcare facilities; distance measured in a straight line from property line to property line.
• Provides exemptions for certain situations under Sections 15-20A-23 and 15-20A-24; and exemptions when the offender is hospitalized or incarcerated.
• Specifies that changes to property within 2,000 feet after residency is established do not create a violation.
• Violations remain Class C felony.
• Effective date: the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor 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

Sex Offenders