HB142 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, law enforcement agencies may use an individual under the age of 21 years as a confidential informant without obtaining the consent of his or her parent or legal guardian
This bill would require law enforcement agencies to obtain the consent of a parent or legal guardian prior to using such an individual as a confidential informant
This bill would allow an individual under the age of 21 years to serve as a confidential informant without obtaining the consent of his or her parent or legal guardian, provided that he or she is over the age of 17 and acts upon the advice of counsel
Relating to confidential informants; to provide that law enforcement agencies may not use any individual under the age of 21 years as a confidential informant unless the individual's parent or legal guardian grants written consent with certain exceptions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2017 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | February 15, 2017 | Room 418 at 09:00 | House PS&HS Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB142 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |