HB 205 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Henry County; Southeast Alabama Human Development Council abolished, transfer of duties provided for

HB 205 abolishes the Southeast Alabama Human Development Council in Henry County, which was established under Alabama law to coordinate community services. The bill transfers all of the council's duties to the Alabama Department of Youth Services, as specified in Section 1(b) of the bill. This change repeals the original law creating the council (Section 45-34-83) and takes effect on June 1, 2026. The bill does not create new programs or funding but reorganizes administrative responsibilities within the county.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

House Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Feb 3, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 3, 2026

MINOR

The bill has progressed from its introduction to its final enrolled version, incorporating official signatures from the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate to certify its passage. The substantive policy content regarding the abolition of the Southeast Alabama Human Development Council and the transfer of its duties to the Alabama Department of Youth Services remains unchanged. The primary differences are the addition of certification dates and the removal of draft tracking numbers.

TECHNICAL

Added signature lines for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to certify the bill's passage.

Added specific dates (January 2026) indicating when the House and Senate passed the bill.

Removed draft tracking numbers and internal document codes used during the legislative process.

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How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jan 22, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 109

upper

Jan 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Jan 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )

upper

Jan 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 37

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors