SB321 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Hunting and fishing licenses, disabled, children under 21 further provided for, Sec. 9-11-54 am'd.
Summary: SB321 would allow a disabled child who previously received Social Security disability benefits but lost eligibility due to family changes to keep a disabled fishing or hunting license until age 21.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 9-11-54 to extend eligibility for a special disabled license to a child under 21 who previously received SSA disability benefits but was disqualified because of a change in family circumstances. It requires residency of at least 90 days, proof of disability status, and payment of annual license fees plus a $1 issuance fee. The licenses (hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing) would replace the corresponding standard resident licenses, with certain rules about other licenses and usage of the Wildlife Heritage privileges. The act becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Disabled children under 21 who previously received Social Security disability benefits but were disqualified due to a change in family circumstances; they would be eligible to purchase a disabled fishing or hunting license up to age 21.
Persons who are totally and permanently disabled and receive disability benefits (federal SSA, railroad retirement, OPM, or other public/private disability retirement) remain eligible for the discounted licenses under existing provisions.
County issuing officers and licensing staff who process these disability licenses, under the new or adjusted requirements.

Key Provisions
Defines eligibility for a disabled license to include a child under 21 who previously received SSA disability benefits but became disqualified due to a change in family circumstances, provided they are a bona fide Alabama resident for at least 90 days and file an approved application with required evidence.
Annual license fees under the section: $5 for hunting, $2 for freshwater fishing, $2 for saltwater fishing, plus a $1 issuance fee; fees may be adjusted under Section 9-11-68.
Licenses issued under this section replace the corresponding regular resident licenses (hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing) with certain exceptions for other required licenses or hunt areas.
The issuance includes an allowance for a $1 issuance fee, with fee handling per county rules and prohibiting issuance by special agents.
Effective date is immediate upon governor's approval.

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Subjects: Conservation and Natural Resources Department