The bill amends Sections 15-20A-13 and 15-20A-31 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to prohibit both adult and juvenile sex offenders from accepting or maintaining employment or volunteer positions as first responders. This includes roles such as paramedics, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians. The bill also clarifies that the prohibition does not create liability for employers or volunteer organizations that hire first responders. Additionally, it maintains existing restrictions on sex offenders regarding employment near schools, childcare facilities, and areas primarily serving children, with specific distance requirements outlined.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that changes to property within 2,000 feet of an adult sex offender's workplace after their employment begins will not constitute a violation of the law. It establishes that any person who knowingly violates these provisions will be guilty of a Class C felony. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024, and is exempt from certain local funding requirements due to its nature of defining or amending crimes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-20A-13, 15-20A-31
Engrossed: 15-20A-13, 15-20A-31