The Alabama Adults with Disabilities Protection Act is a newly proposed legislation that aims to address the abuse and neglect of adults with disabilities. It introduces Article 13 to Chapter 6 of Title 13A in the Code of Alabama 1975, establishing specific crimes related to the abuse and financial exploitation of adults with disabilities, categorized into first, second, and third degrees. The bill outlines definitions for key terms such as "adult with a disability," "caregiver," "financial exploitation," "intimidation," "neglect," and "undue influence." It also specifies the penalties for these crimes, which range from Class A felonies for severe cases of abuse to Class A misdemeanors for lesser offenses.

Additionally, the bill sets forth a statute of limitations for prosecuting financial exploitation, allowing for cases to be brought within seven years of the offense's discovery. It clarifies that the crime can be prosecuted in any county where a party to the offense was located at the time of the crime. The legislation also ensures that it does not limit existing remedies available to victims under other state laws. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024, and while it may require new local funding, it is exempt from certain constitutional requirements due to its focus on defining new crimes.