Alabama Legislative Analysis
Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Alabama: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.
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What you need to know about Alabama right now
Recent Vote
HB11 voted 97-0 in the House
Safety Bill to Watch
HB6: Employees' Retirement System, all ALEA law enforcement officers, inclu…
Hot Topics
Safety and Education legislation seeing the most activity this session
50
Bills Tracked
47
Introduced
0
Passed
0
Enacted
Why This Matters
How Alabama legislation affects you
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Alabama's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.
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Public safety legislation may affect policing, sentencing, or criminal justice procedures.
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Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.
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Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.
Alabama Quick Guide
Common questions about Alabama legislation
Who represents me in Alabama?
Who represents me in Alabama?
Governor
Kay Ivey
Attorney General
Steve Marshall
Secretary of State
Wes Allen
How does Alabama's legislature work?
How does Alabama's legislature work?
Alabama's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.
What are the top issues in Alabama right now?
What are the top issues in Alabama right now?
Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Safety, Education, Taxes. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.
How do I stay updated on Alabama legislation?
How do I stay updated on Alabama legislation?
This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.
Alabama at a Glance
Current session overview
50
Total Bills
47
Introduced
0
Passed
0
Enacted
Legislative Progress
Bills moving through the process
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Recent bills in Alabama
50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text
HB3
Taxation; to exempt certain retail sales of fish or other seafood from sales and use taxes
Last action: Jan 22, 2026
Taxation; to exempt certain retail sales of fish or other seafood from sales and use taxes
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Chip Brown (Republican)
- Voted 103-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 22, 2026HB38
State waters; Alabama Seagrass Restoration Task Force established to remediate seagrass loss within state marine waters
Last action: Jan 22, 2026
State waters; Alabama Seagrass Restoration Task Force established to remediate seagrass loss within state marine waters
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Chip Brown (Republican)
- Voted 101-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 22, 2026HB28
Taxation; to establish an income tax credit for oyster shell recycling
Last action: Jan 20, 2026
Taxation; to establish an income tax credit for oyster shell recycling
View full bill textSponsors
Key Points
- Sponsored by Chip Brown (Republican)
- Voted 97-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 20, 2026HB1
Motor vehicles; suspension of driver license and ignition interlock device following first driving while under the influence conviction required
Last action: Jan 13, 2026
Motor vehicles; suspension of driver license and ignition interlock device following first driving while under the influence conviction required
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Barbara Boyd (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB2
Gulf of Mexico, renamed, observation and implementation by state and local entities and state and local employees required where practicable
Last action: Jan 13, 2026
Gulf of Mexico, renamed, observation and implementation by state and local entities and state and local employees required where practicable
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by David Standridge (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB4
Taxation; establishes Alabama Broadband Investment Maximization Act; exempts ADECA project funded or administered purchases from sales and use tax
Last action: Jan 13, 2026
Taxation; establishes Alabama Broadband Investment Maximization Act; exempts ADECA project funded or administered purchases from sales and use tax
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Matt Woods (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB5
Service contracts; terms defined; certain disclosures in advertising required; disclosures of limitations of contracts further provided for
Last action: Jan 13, 2026
Service contracts; terms defined; certain disclosures in advertising required; disclosures of limitations of contracts further provided for
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Artis McCampbell (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB6
Employees' Retirement System, all ALEA law enforcement officers, including State Police Tier II Plan members, to receive payment for up to 80 hours of accrued and unused annual leave per year
Last action: Jan 13, 2026
Employees' Retirement System, all ALEA law enforcement officers, including State Police Tier II Plan members, to receive payment for up to 80 hours of accrued and unused annual leave per year
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Phillip Pettus (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB7
Crimes and offenses, penalty increased for crimes of making a terrorist threat in the first or second degree, principal to immediately contact law enforcement of terrorist threat, suspension of student, readmittance, and restitution provided
Last action: Jan 13, 2026
Crimes and offenses, penalty increased for crimes of making a terrorist threat in the first or second degree, principal to immediately contact law enforcement of terrorist threat, suspension of student, readmittance, and restitution provided
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Matt Woods (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
HB8
Campus chaplains; public K-12 schools authorized to accept as volunteers, local boards of education and governing bodies authorized to vote on whether to allow, limitations provided
Last action: Jan 13, 2026
Campus chaplains; public K-12 schools authorized to accept as volunteers, local boards of education and governing bodies authorized to vote on whether to allow, limitations provided
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Key Points
- This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
- Sponsored by Mark Gidley (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources & neutrality
Sources used
- LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
- NGA (governor roster)
- NAAG (attorney general roster)
- NASS (chief election official roster)
- Open States (legislator roster)
Disclaimer
We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.