SB442 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bussman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Human Resource Department, county department, administrative orders, etc., venue of appeals, appeals to be filed only where county department located

Summary

SB442 requires appeals of county Department of Human Resources decisions to be filed only in the circuit court of the county where the department is located.

What This Bill Does

It changes the venue for appeals of county DHR decisions to the circuit court in the county where the department is located. This applies to all decisions, orders, or rulings, including contested cases under state law. It also repeals conflicting laws and notes that the change applies to decisions entered after the act takes effect, with immediate effect after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Appellants (individuals or entities) challenging a county DHR decision; they must file appeals in the circuit court for the county where the DHR department is located.
• County departments of human resources and local circuit courts; venue for appeals is now restricted to the local county's circuit court, potentially changing where cases are heard.

Key Provisions

• A petition for review or appeal of any decision, order, or ruling of a county department of human resources must be filed only in the circuit court of the county where the department is located, including contested cases under Chapter 22, Title 41.
• All laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act are repealed.
• The act applies to decisions entered after the act's effective date.
• The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

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

Subjects

Human Resources Department