SB99 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rusty Glover
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Charitable food donation, immunity for expanded to include foods prepared by a restaurant or food service establishment, Sec. 20-1-6 am'd.
Summary: SB99 would extend immunity for charitable food donations to include foods prepared at restaurants or food service establishments.
What This Bill Does
The bill changes the definition of perishable food to include foods prepared at a restaurant or other permitted food service establishment. It keeps immunity from criminal and civil liability for good-faith donors and for charitable or nonprofit organizations that distribute such food for free, unless there is gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. It also clarifies that this immunity covers perishable food not readily marketable for certain reasons, while allowing health agencies to regulate or ban such foods. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Donors of canned or perishable food (including restaurants and other food service establishments) who give food in good faith to charitable or nonprofit groups for free distribution, with immunity from criminal or civil liability unless gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct occurs.
Charitable or nonprofit organizations that receive and distribute such food for free, with immunity from criminal or civil liability for injuries or deaths due to the food's condition, unless gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct occurs.

Key Provisions
Expands the definition of perishable food to include foods prepared at a restaurant or food service establishment that require a health permit.
Provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for good-faith donors and for charitable or nonprofit organizations that receive and distribute such food for free, unless there is gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.

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Subjects: Civil Procedure