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AlabamaSB1992026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Keith Kelley (Republican)

Enacted

Crimes & Offenses

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.

Sex offenders keep necessary work access

Beginning October 1, 2026, officers cannot block adult sex offenders from using internet-enabled devices solely for job duties. Parole and probation officers can set reasonable limits, but those limits cannot prevent completion of job tasks. This protection covers necessary work use, not personal device use.

Sex offenders pay required treatment costs

Beginning October 1, 2026, adult sex offenders must pay for required treatment and polygraph tests unless they are indigent. The Board, court, or other supervising entity sets the amount based on financial means and ability to pay. The law sets no fixed fee, payment formula, or dollar cap.

Listed outside convictions trigger offender rules

Beginning October 1, 2026, Alabama's law enforcement secretary must list specific offenses from other jurisdictions that count as criminal sex offenses. People convicted of listed offenses immediately become subject to Alabama's sex-offender laws without the administrative hearing provided for this process. The secretary must also establish hearing rules for people brought under the chapter through the relevant outside-offense provision. The secretary can adopt other rules needed to carry out and enforce the chapter.

New device limits for sex offenders

Beginning October 1, 2026, parole and probation officers can impose new restrictions on adult offenders convicted of child sex offenses. Officers can restrict post office box use and possession of devices that allow internet access. These devices include computers, tablets, gaming systems, and phones. Willfully breaking an imposed restriction is a Class C felony.

Sex offenders face required treatment rules

Beginning October 1, 2026, courts or the Alabama parole board can require adult sex offenders to receive Board-approved treatment. This applies to parole, probation, community corrections, court referral supervision, pretrial release, and other community-based punishment. Treatment may include polygraphs, with at least two history, maintenance, or monitoring tests each calendar year when required. The Board and provider set test frequency, including extra tests needed to track treatment progress. Examiners must be Alabama-licensed and hold advanced Post Conviction Sex Offender Testing certification meeting American Polygraph Association standards. Offenders need prior court or Board approval to change providers; failure to participate in required treatment is a Class C felony. The Board's director can adopt rules to carry out these treatment and supervision requirements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Keith Kelley

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 746 • No: 6

House vote • 4/9/2026

Butler motion to Accede - Adopted Roll Call 1339 House appoints Sellers, Gidley and Butler

Yes: 105 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2026

Butler motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1356

Yes: 99 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Gudger motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1306

Yes: 26 • No: 6

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Gudger motion to Non-Concur and Appoint Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1297

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 104 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1302

Yes: 104 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/8/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1301

Yes: 102 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 796

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Kelley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 795

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Kelley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 794

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    4/16/2026Senate

  2. Gudger motion to Non-Concur and Appoint Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1297

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Butler motion to Accede - Adopted Roll Call 1339 House appoints Sellers, Gidley and Butler

    4/9/2026House

  4. In Conference Committee

    4/9/2026House

  5. Senate Concurs in Conference Committee Report

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Gudger motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1306

    4/9/2026Senate

  7. Butler motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1356

    4/9/2026House

  8. Ready to Enroll

    4/9/2026Senate

  9. Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  10. Signature Requested

    4/9/2026House

  11. Delivered to Governor

    4/9/2026Senate

  12. Third Reading in Second House

    4/8/2026House

  13. Judiciary 1st Substitute Offered

    4/8/2026House

  14. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1301

    4/8/2026House

  15. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1302

    4/8/2026House

  16. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    3/19/2026House

  17. Judiciary 1st Substitute

    3/18/2026House

  18. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    3/18/2026House

  19. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary

    3/11/2026House

  20. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    3/11/2026House

  21. Third Reading in House of Origin

    3/10/2026Senate

  22. Kelley 1st Amendment Offered

    3/10/2026Senate

  23. Kelley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 794

    3/10/2026Senate

  24. Kelley 2nd Amendment Offered

    3/10/2026Senate

  25. Kelley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 795

    3/10/2026Senate

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