SB285 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg AlbrittonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Elected state officials, prohibited from placing his or her likeness on materials printed with federal, state, or local funds

Summary

SB 285 would bar elected Alabama state officials from using their likeness on materials produced with federal, state, or local funds.

What This Bill Does

It prohibits an elected state official from placing his or her likeness on materials, publications, or advertising media that are produced using appropriated funds, unless federal law prohibits it. The bill defines key terms like likeness, advertising media, and public official to clarify what is covered. It applies to communications such as radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and internet content funded with public money. The act takes effect immediately after it is passed and signed by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Elected state officials, who would be prohibited from placing their likeness on materials, publications, or advertising media produced with appropriated funds.
• Public funds administrators and organizations that produce materials or advertising (e.g., state agencies, departments, and related entities) to ensure compliance with the prohibition.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 defines terms: likeness (representation of an elected state official), advertising media (various broad communications channels), and public official (any elected or appointed public office holder at state or local level, including party chairs in certain cases).
• Section 2 prohibits elected state officials from placing their likeness on any materials, publications, or advertising media produced with appropriated federal, state, or local funds, unless federal law prohibits it.
• Section 3 states the act becomes effective immediately after passage and the Governor's approval (or its becoming law by other means).

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

Subjects

Elected Officials