HB481 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Donna GivensRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Public Health, to require hypodermic needles and syringes not be openly available when offered for sale

Summary

HB481 would require that hypodermic needles and syringes sold at retail be stored so only authorized personnel can access them, creating the Jace Waters Law.

What This Bill Does

The bill requires retail sellers to store hypodermic needles and syringes in a way that prevents customer access, allowing only authorized personnel to reach them. If a store doesn’t follow this rule, the violation is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $1,000. The law takes effect on October 1, 2024.

Who It Affects

• Retail sellers of hypodermic needles and syringes in Alabama, who must change storage practices to restrict access.
• Authorized store personnel who are allowed to access the needles and syringes.

Key Provisions

• Storage requirement: retail hypodermic needles and syringes must be stored so they are accessible only to authorized personnel and not openly available to consumers.
• Penalty: violations are a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $1,000.
• Effective date: October 1, 2024.
• Name: the act shall be known as the Jace Waters Law.

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

Subjects

Consumer Protection