House Bill 318 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 12, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jamie KielRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Traffic infractions; parental electronic notification system authorized
Summary: HB318 would authorize ALEA to create an electronic notification system to alert a minor's parent or guardian whenever the minor is cited for a traffic infraction, with enrollment and eligibility rules for parents and minors.
What This Bill Does
The bill requires ALEA to develop and implement an electronic notification system to notify parents/guardians when a minor is cited for any traffic infraction. It also gives ALEA authority to adopt rules and eligibility requirements necessary to run the system. The rules include how a parent/guardian enrolls, that access ends when the minor turns 19, and that a minor may unenroll under certain conditions (emancipation, independence, marriage/divorce, or having a child). The system’s creation is contingent on available funds.

Who It Affects
Parents or legal guardians of minors under custody, who may enroll to receive electronic notifications about their child’s traffic citations.
Minors under the age of 19, who would be subject to the notification system and whose access ends at age 19; minors may request unenrollment under specified circumstances.

Key Provisions
The act is named TJ's Law.
ALEA must develop and implement an electronic notification system to notify parents/guardians when a minor is cited for any traffic infraction.
The Secretary of ALEA must adopt rules, restrictions, and eligibility requirements necessary to implement the system, including enrollment by proof of custody.
Enrollment requires evidence that the minor is under the enrolling adult's legal custody.
Access to the system ends automatically when the minor reaches age 19.
A minor may unenroll a parent/guardian from the system upon clear evidence of emancipation, independence, marriage (or divorce), or having a child.
Creation and continuation of the system depend on available funds.
Minor is defined as someone under 19.
Effective date: October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Motor Vehicles & Traffic