The bill introduces new provisions to the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding the management and treatment of certain sex offenders. Specifically, it adds Sections 15-20A-19.01 and 15-20A-20.01, which empower parole or probation officers to restrict adult sex offenders convicted of offenses involving children from using post office boxes or possessing electronic media that allows internet access. Violating these restrictions is classified as a Class C felony. Additionally, the bill mandates that adult sex offenders may be required to undergo sex offender treatment as a condition of their release, which may include periodic polygraph examinations. Offenders are responsible for the costs of their treatment unless they are indigent, and they cannot change treatment providers without prior approval.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 15-20A-44 to authorize the Director of the Board of Pardons and Paroles to adopt rules necessary for implementing and enforcing the new treatment provisions. It also removes references to specific subdivisions in the existing law regarding administrative hearings for individuals subject to the chapter. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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