The bill, known as "TJ's Law," amends Section 12-12-56 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require law enforcement agencies to make a reasonable effort to notify a minor's parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian when the minor is cited for a traffic infraction. This notification requirement applies to minors under 19 years of age, with exceptions for those who have been emancipated by court order or by operation of law. The bill also clarifies that the notification requirement does not impose tort liability on the citing agency or its officers, employees, or agents.

In addition to the new notification requirement, the bill makes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update existing code language. Specifically, it replaces the phrase "regulations promulgated" with "adopted" in the context of how traffic tickets and complaints are disposed of. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-12-56
Engrossed: 12-12-56