SB105 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to consumption of fishes; to require the State Health Officer to issue advisories concerning fish consumption and to establish a panel to advise on and discuss this issue; to require the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to test fishes for pollutants and post signage at water bodies notifying of an active fish consumption advisory; and to require the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to notify fish license purchasers of all active advisories.
Summary: SB105 creates a statewide fish consumption advisory program with testing, advisories, and public signage to inform people about when it is safe to eat locally caught fish.
What This Bill Does
It requires the State Health Officer to issue fish consumption advisories when needed and to create an advisory panel to guide the program. It requires ADEM to test fish for pollutants, post signage at water access points with active advisories, and publish an annual methods report for public comment. It requires DCNR to notify fishing license purchasers of active advisories, and requires NPDES permit holders to post signage identifying where pollution enters the water. The act takes effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
The general public in Alabama who fish and eat locally caught fish will have advisories and signs (and online information) to know which fish are safe to eat.
State agencies and program participants (State Health Officer/ADPH, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) and NPDES permit holders who implement advisories, conduct testing, post signs, and notify license buyers.

Key Provisions
Identifies the act as the Safe and Healthy Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023.
Authorizes the State Health Officer to issue fish consumption advisories and establish an advisory panel to guide the program.
Requires ADEM to regularly test fish for pollutants, post signage at water access areas with active advisories, and publish an annual methodology/report with public comment.
Requires DCNR to notify fishing license purchasers of active advisories with an online access point.
Requires NPDES permit holders to post signage identifying where pollution enters the water.
Effective date: immediate upon governor's 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: Fish consumption, to provide for advisory program