Bill > HB72

This bill makes it illegal to smoke or vape marijuana in any motor vehicle with a child, defined as anyone under 19 years old, present, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving or the windows are open or closed. Violating this law is a Class A misdemeanor, a serious criminal offense, and in addition to any other penalties, the court will require the offender to complete an education course developed by the Alabama Department of Public Health about the dangers of drug use around children, including secondhand marijuana smoke. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies are mandated to notify the local Department of Human Resources, which handles child welfare cases, if this violation occurs, and individuals who are mandatory reporters, meaning they are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect, must report to authorities if a child smells of marijuana, with such reports being treated as potential child abuse or neglect cases. The Alabama Department of Public Health will also develop public education materials to inform the public about these dangers.

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