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HB 282 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Board of Pardons and Paroles; commencement date changed to March 1

HB 282 changes the effective start date for new members of Alabama's Board of Pardons and Paroles from July 1 to March 1. This adjustment applies specifically to appointments made on or after October 1, 2026, affecting only new board members' term commencement. The bill does not alter the board's structure, qualifications, or duties - only the timing of when appointments begin. It is a procedural change with no impact on current board operations or policy. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Signed Apr 9, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 9, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized as an enrolled act, adding a new provision that allows individuals currently in community corrections programs to be immediately transferred to prison if they commit a new crime. It also clarifies that their original community sentence pauses during this new prison term. Minor technical updates include changing the bill's title to reflect the new provision and adjusting the effective date for the new transfer rules to take effect immediately.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include a new mechanism for handling recidivism within community corrections programs, which was not present in the previous version.
ENFORCEMENT

New Section 2 mandates immediate removal from community corrections and transfer to prison for any defendant who commits a new crime while under community supervision.

TIMELINE

The new enforcement provision in Section 2 is set to take effect immediately upon signing, while the original board appointment changes take effect on October 1, 2026.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated to explicitly mention the new eligibility for corrections programs, and the document was finalized from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' status.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Amendments
5
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
Simpson Motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment to HB282
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1045
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Barfoot motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1044
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
Barfoot 1st Amendment Offered
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Judiciary)
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 393
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 392
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Boards, Agencies and Commissions Engrossed Substitute Offered (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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