SB 121 updates Alabama's condominium laws by banning the use of consents, waivers, or powers of attorney to alter a condominium declaration, requiring direct owner authorization instead. It allows condominium associations to participate in arbitration and mediation (not just court cases) and gives courts authority to use remedies like injunctions, reformation, or declaratory judgments to resolve disputes over declarations. These changes primarily affect condominium unit owners and associations in Alabama, strengthening owner control over declaration changes and improving dispute resolution options. The bill also includes minor technical updates to align the code with current language but does not alter other aspects of condominium governance.
SB 110 allows certified nurse practitioners and nurse midwives to endorse physical examination forms for K-12 student athletic participation, treating these endorsements as equivalent to physician signatures. Public schools must accept these nurse-endorsed forms for athletic eligibility, and schools cannot join athletic associations that refuse to accept them. The bill amends Alabama law to specifically include school sports physicals under existing nurse practitioner endorsement rules, ensuring consistency with other medical forms. This directly affects public K-12 schools, athletic associations, and certified nursing professionals providing student health services.
SB 36 requires Alabama municipalities to refund sales and use taxes paid by Alabama residents when purchasing goods from another Alabama city or town. It directly affects Alabama residents who buy goods outside their home municipality (e.g., a Montgomery resident buying in Birmingham) and pay local taxes there. To get a refund, residents must submit proof of payment and residency once yearly, and municipalities must pay interest starting 90 days after a valid refund request is received. The law takes effect October 1, 2026, and applies only to taxes collected on tangible personal property.
SB 120 requires all Alabama state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies to adopt written policies for vehicular pursuits by October 2026. It restricts pursuits to suspects accused of specific serious violent crimes, including murder, kidnapping, human trafficking, rape, and offenses creating immediate threats of death or serious injury. The law mandates that policies address cross-jurisdictional pursuits (e.g., into neighboring states) and requires agencies to meet probable cause standards before authorizing a chase. Agencies failing to adopt compliant policies risk losing state or federally administered funding.
HB 146 permits pharmacists in Alabama to dispense Ivermectin without an individual prescription to patients aged 19 or older, or minors under 19 with parental consent. This requires a "standing order" from a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, which must include a risk assessment protocol, patient information on usage and risks, and documentation procedures. The bill prohibits healthcare providers or pharmacists from promoting Ivermectin use or accepting inducements to encourage its use, and protects them from licensing disciplinary action for following the standing order. It directly affects pharmacists, qualifying healthcare providers, and patients seeking Ivermectin for non-approved uses, while maintaining existing medical liability standards.
SB 76 would expand Alabama public K-12 schools' authority to control broadcasting of school sports events. Currently, schools can only decide which media organizations broadcast regular season games; this bill adds explicit authority for schools to determine media coverage of all post-season events, including playoffs and championships. The law gives schools sole authority to select media partners and contract for broadcasts of both regular and post-season sporting events involving their schools. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.
This resolution (HJR 15) formally commends Mountain Brook Police Officer Richard Knecht for receiving the Safe Schools Leadership Award. It recognizes his eight years as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Mountain Brook High School and his additional designation as a TAASRO School Safety Specialist. The resolution highlights his service since 2003, leadership on the TAASRO board, and his creation of an Autism Awareness patch to support the Autism Society of Alabama. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is solely a ceremonial commendation.
HB 197 repeals Act 2025-294, which had allowed a specific community development district in a dry county to be annexed by a nearby municipality that permits alcohol sales. This change directly affects that district and the municipality, removing a legal pathway for the district to become part of an area where alcohol sales are already authorized. The bill does not alter general rules about alcohol sales in dry counties but eliminates this specific annexation exception. It is a procedural repeal with no new policy provisions.
HB 187, known as Alyssa's Law, requires all Alabama public K-12 schools to provide designated staff (including teachers, administrators, and support personnel who interact with students daily) with mobile emergency response systems by October 1, 2030. These systems must instantly connect to emergency services and pinpoint the user's location indoors (room/floor level) and on school grounds. The bill mandates school systems to train staff on the systems, requires the State Superintendent to approve vendors, and allows using existing school safety funds (like the School Security and Fire Safety Fund) for purchases. The law does not require staff to use personal devices, though schools may offer that option with written consent.
HB 73, the Notary Integrity and Property Protection Act of 2025, shortens Alabama notaries' commission terms from four to two years and requires all notary stamps to permanently embed the notary's full name, commission number, expiration date, and title "Notary Public, State of Alabama." This directly affects current and future Alabama notaries public, who must now use compliant stamps with embedded information instead of manually altering them. The bill adds penalties for using unapproved, altered, or fraudulent stamps, including suspension or revocation of commission and civil penalties. These changes aim to enhance document authenticity and prevent fraud in real estate and other transactions requiring notarization.
HB 68 would require Alabama's state law enforcement agency to create a voluntary designation system for driver licenses and nondriver ID cards. Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or certain communication disorders could choose to have a discreet symbol added to their license or ID card, without any additional fee. To qualify, applicants would need to provide proof of diagnosis from a licensed Alabama physician. The bill directly affects Alabamians with these conditions who opt to use this designation for identification purposes. The system would become effective October 1, 2026.
HB 85 requires Alabama counties to reappraise Class II (commercial/industrial) and Class III (agricultural) property every three years instead of the current ad hoc system. This directly affects property owners in these categories by changing how their tax assessments are calculated. If a reappraisal shows higher property value, the increased tax amount is phased in equally over the next three years rather than applying fully immediately. The bill amends Alabama law to implement this schedule and phase-in process, effective May 1, 2026.
