MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation to establish a shark alert system for Alabama beaches. Lulu’s Law is inspired by Mountain Brook teen Lulu Gribbin, the victim of a shark attack last summer off the Florida Panhandle.
The alert system would work similarly to an Amber Alert or Silver Alert, sharing information with mobile devices and first responders on duty, according to the release.
“Alabama’s beaches are one of our state’s greatest natural resources, and it’s important that we take every possible step to ensure families can safely enjoy their time spent there,” House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said.
He noted Gribbin’s tenacity and commended her advocacy for the bill introduced by Rep. David Faulkner (R-Jefferson County).
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), who was present when the House passed Lulu’s Law, is working to pass similar legislation at the federal level.
“I’m grateful for the Alabama House of Representatives passing this important legislation, and I will keep fighting in the U.S Senate to get Lulu’s Law signed into federal law,” she said.
Gov. Kay Ivey thanked the representatives and urged them to get the bill to her desk.
“Let’s be Lulu strong and get this bill to my desk so I can sign it into law,” she said.
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