HB 6 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Political parties; disqualifying candidate from ballot because of contributions from particular person or entity prohibited

HB 6 prohibits Alabama political parties from disqualifying candidates for primary elections solely based on receiving campaign contributions from specific individuals or political action committees (PACs). The bill amends existing election law to explicitly block parties from using contribution sources as a qualification barrier, directly affecting candidates who might otherwise be barred from party nominations. This change removes a specific disqualification tool parties currently have under Section 17-13-47, ensuring candidates cannot be excluded due to who funded their campaigns. The law becomes effective June 1, 2025, and applies to all party nominations for elected offices.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 8, 2024 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
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Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Constitution, Campaigns and Elections)
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Phillip Pettus
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