This bill pertains to Calhoun County, Alabama, and seeks to authorize the county commission and the governing bodies of municipalities within the county to regulate facilities such as halfway houses, substance abuse rehabilitation treatment facilities, sober living facilities, and similar establishments that house residents either by court order or under the supervision of the Calhoun County Community Punishment and Corrections Authority, Inc. The bill defines key terms such as "court order," "facility," and "halfway house" to clarify the scope of the establishments subject to regulation.
The bill outlines that the Calhoun County Commission and municipal governing bodies may adopt resolutions to regulate these facilities, which could include permit requirements, size and location restrictions, limits on the number of tenants per room, and the imposition of civil penalties up to $1,000 per day, per resident for each violation. Resolutions must provide for notice and a hearing before penalties are assessed and may be enforced through civil action. Additionally, the resolutions must prohibit registered sex offenders from residing in any facility that houses court-ordered residents or those supervised by the Calhoun County Community Punishment and Corrections Authority, Inc. The act is set to be repealed on June 1, 2025, and will become effective on June 1, 2024.