SB255 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Orr Senator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Gerald H. AllenWill BarfootChris ElliottSam GivhanJimmy HolleyDel MarshTim MelsonLarry StuttsTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

State Health Officer, order issued in response to outbreak of a disease has full force of law if approved by Governor and filed with Secretary of State in state of emergency, Sec. 22-2-8 am'd.

Description

Under existing law the State Health Officer is authorized to take prompt measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

This bill would prohibit an emergency rule, order, or other directive issued by the State Health Officer which would restrict, limit, or otherwise burden the conduct of private citizens or businesses from taking effect unless approved by the Governor and a copy is filed with the Office of the Secretary of State.

This bill would also make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

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Subjects

State Health Officer