HB551 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Drivers license, suspension of drivers license for controlled substance crimes, prohibit more than one 6-month suspension for multiple offenses, Sec. 13A-12-290 am'd.

Summary

HB551 changes license suspensions by requiring concurrent six-month suspensions when multiple crimes from the same incident trigger a suspension.

What This Bill Does

If a person is convicted or adjudicated of multiple crimes from the same course of conduct that would each trigger a six-month license suspension, the suspensions would run concurrently rather than one after another. The bill preserves the six-month suspension baseline for these offenses, and adds rules about timing and credits related to rehabilitation and license status. It also sets processes for rehab scenarios, surrender of the license, and court notifications to ALEA, and applies to juveniles as well.

Who It Affects

• Individuals (including juveniles) who are convicted or adjudicated of multiple crimes from the same course of conduct that would trigger a six-month driver's license suspension, for whom the suspensions would now run concurrently.
• The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and courts, which implement, monitor, and report on these concurrent suspensions and related actions (e.g., rehab credits, license surrender/destruction, and status notifications).

Key Provisions

• Suspensions for multiple crimes from the same conduct that trigger a six-month driver's license suspension run concurrently.
• Six-month baseline suspension applies to the offenses specified in the statute, with potential delays or credits based on license status and treatment.
• Immediate suspension if ordered to inpatient rehab; time in treatment counts toward the suspension if approved or required by court.
• If court orders facility treatment, the individual must surrender the license and the license is destroyed; time spent in the facility is credited toward the suspension upon release.
• The court must notify ALEA within 10 days of the status of the individual's license.
• The act becomes effective immediately after its 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

Drivers' Licenses