Crimes and offenses; transporting of homeless by city or county prohibited; crime created; penalties provided for

HB 162 prohibits Alabama state and local governments, along with their law enforcement officers, from moving homeless individuals to another city or county within the state without specific permission. This includes requiring written consent from the receiving city/county (which must actually accept the person) or a court order, rather than simply relocating individuals without their agreement. Violating this law would be a Class A misdemeanor, with separate penalties for each person moved. The bill applies directly to homeless individuals in Alabama and takes effect on October 1, 2025.