The bill, known as "TJ's Law," amends Section 12-12-56 of the Code of Alabama 1975, concerning the handling of traffic infractions involving minors. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian when a minor under the age of 19 is cited for any traffic infraction, with the exception of minors who have been emancipated by court order or operation of law. The bill specifies that this notification requirement does not impose tort liability upon the citing agency or any of its officers, employees, or agents.

Additionally, the bill includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style. This includes the deletion of the words "or regulations promulgated" and their replacement with "adopted" to reflect the current legislative terminology. The bill is set to become effective on October 1, 2024, and has passed the House of Representatives with 96 yeas, 3 nays, and 4 abstentions on April 4, 2024.

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