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 emergency contact when the minor is cited for a traffic infraction. Specifically, the new legal language mandates that if a minor under 19 years of age is cited, the citing agency must attempt to reach the driver's emergency contact through a single telephone call, text message, or letter sent via U.S. mail, which is defined as a "reasonable effort" to notify.

Additionally, the bill updates the language regarding the disposal of uniform traffic tickets and complaints, replacing the phrase "rules or regulations promulgated" with "rules adopted" to clarify the procedures. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, following its passage in the House of Representatives with significant support.

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