Senate Bill 199 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Keith KelleySenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Sex offenders; restrictions for certain sex offenders further provided, Board of Pardons and Paroles authorized to adopt rules

Summary

SB199 adds restrictions on certain sex offenders, requires treatment as a condition of release, and authorizes rulemaking by the Board of Pardons and Paroles; effective Oct. 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

It lets parole or probation officers restrict an adult sex offender's use of a post office box and electronic media, with exceptions for job duties. Violating these restrictions would be a Class C felony. It also allows the board or court to require sex offender treatment as a condition of release, with approved providers and costs shared based on means; failure to participate is a Class C felony. The act expands rulemaking and hearing provisions and lists out-of-state offenses to be treated as sex offenses under Alabama law.

Who It Affects

• Adult sex offenders convicted of sex offenses involving a child: may face restrictions on mail and electronic media use; must comply with treatment and possible costs.
• Parole and probation officers: gain authority to impose electronic media restrictions and enforce them within job duties.
• The Board of Pardons and Paroles, Alabama courts, and supervising entities: may require treatment and approve treatment providers; determine payment obligations.
• Sex offender treatment providers: must be approved by the Board and subject to rules; changes require prior approval.
• Offenders from other jurisdictions convicted of listed offenses: immediately subject to Alabama’s sex offender chapter and not eligible for certain administrative hearings.

Key Provisions

• Adds 15-20A-19.01 authorizing restrictions on a child-involved sex offender's use of a post office box or electronic media, with job-duty exceptions and a Class C felony penalty for violations.
• Adds 15-20A-20.01 authorizing treatment as a condition of release, provider approval requirements, cost-payment rules based on financial means, and a Class C felony for non-participation.
• Amends 15-20A-44 to establish administrative hearing rules, create a list of offenses from other jurisdictions considered criminal sex offenses, and empower rulemaking to implement this chapter.
• Effective date: October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes & Offenses