HB324 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

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Summary

HB324 would require courthouses and shopping malls (and stores inside malls) to have at least one always-on security camera with audio, store recordings for 60 days, and could create new local funding obligations under Alabama law.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would require every state, county, and municipal courthouse, each shopping mall, and each business establishment within a shopping mall to have at least one functional security camera in operation at all times. The cameras would have audio and video and would continuously record the primary entrance. Because the bill could create a new or increased local funding obligation, its effect would depend on local approval or state funding, in line with Amendment 621.

Who It Affects

• State, county, and municipal courthouses, which would be required to install and operate cameras and retain footage.
• Shopping malls and the businesses located inside malls, which would be subject to camera requirements and retention rules.
• Local governments (cities and counties), which could face new funding requirements and must consider local approval or state funding under Amendment 621.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a)(1): Each courthouse, shopping mall, and each business establishment within a shopping mall must have at least one functional security camera in operation at all times.
• Section 1(a)(2): The cameras must have audio and video features and be designed to continuously record the primary entrance.
• Section 1(b): Each recording must be stored and maintained for a minimum of 60 days after recording.
• Section 1(c): Defines the term shopping mall for purposes of the act.
• Section 2: Establishes that the bill would create a new or increased local funding expenditure, requiring either a 2/3 vote or local entity approval, or funding provided by the Legislature, in line with Amendment 621.
• Section 3: The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Security Cameras