Alabama Emergency Management Agency
Overview
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is seeking public comments regarding rulemaking for the Youth Camp Safety Act 2026-368, which aims to establish updated standards to improve health, safety, and operational preparedness in Alabama youth camps.
Purpose of Proposed Legislation
The Act seeks to:
- Strengthen safety requirements for youth camps.
- Improve emergency preparedness and response protocols.
- Establish clearer emergency preparedness operational guidelines for camp administrators.
- Ensure consistent statewide standards.
Further details, including full legislative text and supporting materials, are available in the Documents section below.
Public Comment Period
Comment Window:
Opening Date: [9/30/2026]
Closing Date: [11/04/2026]
Submissions must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date to be considered.
Section: How to Submit Comments
Members of the public may submit comments through the following methods:
- Email Submission
Send written comments to publiccomments@ema.alabama.gov.
All comments should clearly reference Youth Camp Safety Act 2026 – 368.
Document Repository
The following materials are available for public review:
Privacy and Disclosure Notice
All comments, including attachments, may be subject to public disclosure under applicable open records laws. Personal information included in submissions may also be publicly accessible. Submitters are responsible for ensuring that confidential or sensitive information is not included.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the proposed legislation or the public comment process, please contact:
Alabama Emergency Management Agency
Phone: (205) 280-2200
Email: publiccomments@ema.alabama.gov