HB183 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

High Interest

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Craig LipscombRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Crimes and offenses; transporting of homeless by city or county prohibited; crime created; penalties provided for
Summary: HB183 would ban transporting homeless individuals between cities or counties by state or local authorities in Alabama, with criminal penalties for violations, effective October 1, 2024.
What This Bill Does
The bill prohibits the state, its political subdivisions, and their law enforcement officers, agents, and employees from moving a homeless person to another city or county within Alabama, unless there is a lawful purpose. Violations would result in a Class A misdemeanor. It also notes that, although the law could require local funds, it is exempt from certain spending approval rules because it creates a new crime, and it becomes effective on October 1, 2024.

Who It Affects
Homeless individuals in Alabama, who would be protected from being transported by state or local authorities to another city or county unless the move has a lawful purpose.
State and local governments and their law enforcement officers, agents, and employees, who would be restricted by the new rule and could face criminal penalties if they transport a homeless person without a lawful purpose.

Key Provisions
Defines 'homeless' as it appears in Section 15-20A-4 of the Code.
Prohibits transporting a homeless individual to another city or county within the state unless for a lawful purpose; violation is a Class A misdemeanor.
States that the bill is exempt from Section 111.05 local-funding requirements because it creates a new crime or amends an existing one.
Effective date: October 1, 2024.

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