HB 81 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

State government; use of term "West Bank" prohibited as reference to Judea and Samaria

HB 81 prohibits Alabama state government entities from using the term "West Bank" to refer to Judea and Samaria in any official documents, such as rules, press releases, or communications. It directly affects all Alabama state agencies, departments, and subdivisions that produce government materials. The bill allows the head of a government entity to waive this prohibition if they determine it serves the state's interests, but requires a written explanation submitted to the legislature or legislative council within 30 days. The law would take effect on October 1, 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Mark Gidley
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