The proposed bill adds Sections 15-20A-19.01 and 15-20A-20.01 to the Code of Alabama 1975, establishing new restrictions and requirements for certain sex offenders. Specifically, adult sex offenders convicted of offenses involving children may be prohibited from using post office boxes or possessing electronic media, with violations classified as a Class C felony. Additionally, the Board of Pardons and Paroles or a court may mandate that these offenders undergo sex offender treatment as a condition of their release, which may include periodic polygraph examinations. Offenders are responsible for the costs of treatment unless they are indigent, and they cannot change treatment providers without prior approval.

The bill also amends Section 15-20A-44, removing references to "subdivision (35)" in two instances and allowing the Director of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to adopt rules necessary for implementing Section 15-20A-20.01. This legislative change aims to enhance the management and rehabilitation of sex offenders while ensuring compliance with treatment requirements. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-20A-19, 15-20A-20
Engrossed: 15-20A-19, 15-20A-20