SB169 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Davis FiguresSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Gerald H. AllenWill BarfootWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyTom ButlerClyde ChamblissDonnie ChesteenLinda Coleman-MadisonChris ElliottSam GivhanGarlan GudgerKirk HatcherAndrew JonesSteve LivingstonJim McClendonTim MelsonArthur OrrRandy PriceGreg J. ReedClay ScofieldDavid SessionsShay ShelnuttBobby D. SingletonRodger SmithermanJ.T. WaggonerApril WeaverTom WhatleyJack W. Williams

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Abuse, registry for individuals convicted of certain crimes against elders, require certain care providers to query the registry, criminal penalties, Sec. 38-9-8 am'd.

Summary

SB169 would create a state Elder and Adult in Need of Protective Services Abuse Registry and require certain care providers to check it when hiring.

What This Bill Does

The Department of Human Resources would establish and maintain a registry listing people convicted of elder abuse, financial exploitation, or related acts, and those with elder abuse protection orders or abuse protection orders. Service providers such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and assisted living centers would be required to query the registry for current employees and job applicants. The registry would keep detailed information and would include a removal process with due process; there are penalties for failing to report. The bill also includes an exemption from local funding requirements so it can take effect without local government funding approval.

Who It Affects

• Elderly people and adults needing protective services may see increased safety because care workers with abuse records can be identified before they care for them.
• Care providers and employers must check the registry for employees and applicants and could face penalties if they fail to report or comply.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Alabama Elder and Adult in Need of Protective Services Abuse Registry listing individuals convicted of elder abuse and neglect (first to third degree), financial exploitation (first to third degree), any act of elder abuse, elder abuse protection orders, or other related protection orders.
• Requires service providers to query the registry for employees and prospective employees to confirm whether they are on the list or subject to an order, and to use this information in hiring or employment decisions.
• Gives the Department of Human Resources authority to adopt rules on custody, use, preservation, confidentiality, and who may access registry information; outlines a due-process removal process and retention of entries unless removed.
• Mandates notifications: courts and agencies must inform DHR of convictions or protective orders and investigations that are found to be true; outlines how information may be shared for identification and enforcement purposes.
• Provides that failing to report a required conduct can be punished as a Class C misdemeanor; the registry entries remain unless removal is granted; there is an exemption from local funding requirements under constitutional provisions.

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

Subjects

Abuse