HB15 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ronald BoltonRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Courts; Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint; disposition by law enforcement officer further provided

Summary

HB15 would exempt the issuing law enforcement officer from the rule against soliciting or aiding in the disposition of a uniform traffic ticket.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes the law so the prohibition on disposing of a uniform traffic ticket in an unauthorized manner does not apply to the issuing officer. It keeps the prohibition in place for everyone else, who could face criminal contempt if they solicit or aid in disposition improperly. The change affects only the issuing officer; other people must still follow the rules. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2025.

Who It Affects

• Issuing law enforcement officers: exempt from the disposal prohibition and its penalties.
• Other individuals (including non-issuing officers) who solicit or aid in the disposition of a ticket: remain subject to criminal contempt penalties.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 12-12-56(a) to exclude the issuing law enforcement officer from the disposal prohibition.
• Maintains Section 12-12-56(b), which subjects any person other than the issuing officer to criminal contempt if they solicit or aid in disposition in an unauthorized manner.
• Effective date: October 1, 2025.

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

Subjects

Courts & Judges