SB 92 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Campaign contributions; contributions made with credit card with billing address outside U.S. prohibited, exceptions provided

SB 92 prohibits Alabama campaign committees, political action committees (PACs), and political parties from accepting internet credit card contributions unless the card's billing address is in the U.S. (with exceptions for U.S. citizens living abroad who provide their U.S. voter registration address). It requires contributors to provide the credit card verification code and a U.S. billing address, or an alternative U.S. address for overseas citizens. Financial institutions processing such payments without these requirements face fines equal to the contribution amount. The bill applies to all campaign contributions made via internet credit card transactions and takes effect October 1, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 17, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, transitioning from a draft introduction to an official enacted law. The core policy remains unchanged, prohibiting political entities from accepting online credit card contributions unless specific security and location data is provided. Key technical adjustments include updating the bill version number and refining the enforcement penalty to specifically target credit card processors instead of financial institutions.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's applicability remains the same, targeting principal campaign committees, political action committees, and political parties regarding online credit card contributions.
TECHNICAL

The bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

The version number was updated from V7IGAVP-1 to V7IGAVP-2 to reflect the final legislative process.

ENFORCEMENT

The entity subject to penalties was clarified from 'financial institution' to 'credit card processor' to ensure precise liability for the payment gateway operators.

REQUIREMENT

The penalty trigger condition was slightly adjusted to require a missing 'zip code' in addition to the missing 'billing address' for enforcement purposes.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Amendments
3
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Gudger motion to Concur In and Adopt House Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1309
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1332
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1331
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Shaw 1st Amendment Offered
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Ethics and Campaign Finance)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 382
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (County and Municipal Government)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Arthur Orr
Arthur Orr
RRepublican
AL
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