The bill pertains specifically to Tallapoosa County and authorizes the Tallapoosa County Judge of Probate to charge and collect an additional fee for remote access to records via electronic means. The fees collected will be deposited into a special indexing fund controlled by the judge of probate, which will be used for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the office, including technology needs and remote-access services. The judge will have discretion over the use of these funds.
Additionally, the bill ratifies and confirms any fees collected and expended for remote access to records prior to the enactment of this legislation. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2026. The new legal language includes the authorization for fee collection and the stipulation regarding the use of funds, while there are no deletions from current law noted in the text provided.