SB255 Alabama 2022 Session

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.

Relating to the State Health Officer; to amend Sections 22-2-8, Code of Alabama 1975, to require certain emergency rules, orders, or directives issued by the State Health Officer be approved by the Governor and a copy filed with the Secretary of State before the emergency rule, order, or other directive has the full force and effect of law; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.