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Ala. Code § 31-9-165

Known as the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act

The act spans §§ 31-9-160 to 31-9-174 (15 sections).

(Act 2026-368, §6.)

Effective January 2027

As a condition for receiving an emergency preparedness license, a camp shall operate with all of the following equipment or capabilities:

(1) A NOAA Weather Radio that transmits “all-hazards” notifications.

(2) A protocol to alert essential staff members of an emergency, including a redundant procedure that does not rely on text messaging or cellular service.

(3) A notification system that does not rely on an Internet connection and that is capable of providing an alarm and notification of an emergency which is audible both indoors and outdoors to staff members and campers.

Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.