Alabama Coat of Arms; revised
HB 538 would revise Alabama's official coat of arms by adding the Confederate States of America as one of the four nations represented (alongside Spain, France, and Great Britain). The bill specifically changes the design to include a "pure argenta crimson saltire" symbolizing the Confederacy within the shield's fourth quarter. This is a procedural change to the state's emblem, not a policy affecting citizens or government operations. The bill is currently pending committee review in the Alabama House.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2025
Last action Apr 8, 2025
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Total actions
2
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0
Committee
1
Apr 8, 2025
House · Reported by committee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Government)
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Hall
DDemocratic
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