SB 177 requires all health benefit plans sold in Alabama to cover breast cancer screening and diagnostic breast exams without charging insured individuals any deductible, copayment, or coinsurance. It directly affects Alabamians who rely on health insurance for these services, expanding existing coverage for mammograms (for women 40+) to include diagnostic imaging of breast abnormalities. The bill mandates that insurers provide these specific screenings at no out-of-pocket cost, applying to all health benefit plans (excluding limited policies like dental or accident coverage). The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.
HB 253 increases the annual fee for Alabama’s volunteer and professional firefighter distinctive license plates from $1 to $10. The additional funds collected will be distributed equally (25% each) to four specific fire service programs: the Alabama Firefighter Memorial in Tuscaloosa, the Firefighter Peer Support Program, the Alabama Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund, and the Alabama Firefighters Emergency Relief Fund. This bill directly affects eligible firefighters who apply for these specialized license plates through county licensing offices. The fee changes and fund distribution mechanisms are effective January 1, 2022, as specified in the amended statutes.
HB 74 requires Alabama county and municipal law enforcement agencies to provide retiring officers with their agency-issued badge as part of retirement benefits. It also permits agencies to offer retiring officers their agency-issued pistol as a benefit or sell it to them at a reasonable fair market price. The bill applies only to officers employed by agencies certified under Alabama’s Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission and who are in good standing at retirement. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026, formalizing existing agency practices without creating new benefits or eligibility requirements.
HB 33 removes school enrollment and attendance requirements for applicants under 19 seeking or renewing driver licenses in Alabama. Currently, minors must provide school enrollment documentation or face license suspension if they withdraw (after 10+ unexcused absences). The bill eliminates all such requirements, including documentation of disciplinary points, school withdrawal notifications to the DMV, and automatic license suspension for withdrawal. This directly affects Alabama residents under 19 who apply for or renew driver licenses, simplifying the process by removing school verification steps.
HB 35, the "Alabama Squat Truck Law," bans raising a vehicle's front fender four or more inches higher than the rear fender through suspension, frame, or chassis modifications. It directly affects vehicle owners who alter passenger cars or trucks for non-commercial use, with exceptions for bona fide commercial or agricultural vehicles. Violations carry fines up to $250, increasing with repeat offenses within five years, and the law takes effect October 1, 2026. The bill aims to address safety concerns linked to modified vehicle height but does not apply to standard commercial or farm equipment.
HB 56 requires autocycle operators and passengers to wear protective headgear and shoes meeting motorcycle safety standards, ending an existing exemption. It directly affects owners and riders of three-wheeled autocycles (vehicles designed with a steering wheel, roll cage, and three ground wheels). The bill amends Alabama law to apply the same headgear and footwear requirements from motorcycle regulations (Section 32-5A-245) to autocycles, effective October 1, 2026. This change applies to all autocycle operation, excluding enclosed cabs. The bill is pending in the House Public Safety Committee as of January 2026.
This resolution honors the late Dr. Nathan Lee Hodges, a longtime educator, hospital administrator, and community leader from Alabama who passed away on February 2, 2026. It commemorates his life, career spanning multiple states, and service to communities, while expressing condolences to his family. As a non-binding commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to formally mourn his death and celebrate his contributions.
This resolution (HR 113) formally recognizes four individuals - Lucy Mae Young Calloway, Walter Lee Cooley, Johnnie Barnett Harrison, and Michael Wilson - for their decades of community service in Macon County, Alabama. It honors their specific contributions, including civic leadership, education, military service, and advocacy, with a public ceremony at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church on February 21, 2026. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy; it solely expresses legislative appreciation for these community members. The bill has no binding effect beyond the stated recognition.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 103), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends Dr. Mark Sullivan, Superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, for being named the 2025-2026 Outstanding Superintendent of the Year by the Alabama Education Association. The resolution highlights his leadership in driving academic improvements, equity-focused policies, and historic progress in Birmingham City Schools since 2020. It has no legal effect or impact on laws, policies, or funding - it is purely a symbolic expression of legislative appreciation.
This is a commemorative resolution (HR 107) honoring Richard Allen "Rich" Bender of Citronelle, Alabama, who died on January 28, 2026, at age 71. The resolution memorializes his life, noting his career as a carpenter, EMT, and community roles (including work at RDA and the Citronelle Memorial Library Board), his family, and his involvement with Citronelle Methodist Church. It serves as a formal legislative tribute from the Alabama House of Representatives to mourn his passing and celebrate his contributions to his community. The resolution has no policy provisions or effect beyond expressing collective respect and sympathy.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 104) honoring Robert Curtis "Bobby" Skidmore, a Citronelle, Alabama resident who died on January 19, 2026, at age 84. The resolution records the Alabama House of Representatives' "profound sorrow" over his death and celebrates his life as a devoted family man, community member, youth baseball coach, church leader, and musician. It specifically acknowledges his service to his family, Cross Point Baptist Church, and the Citronelle community, while expressing condolences to his surviving family members. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or affected constituents beyond this formal tribute.
This bill (HR 111) is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Tuskegee University's contributions to education and Alabama. It formally celebrates the university on February 11, 2026, when it will host "Legislative Day" at the Alabama State House, inviting university leaders and representatives to engage with lawmakers. The resolution highlights Tuskegee’s legacy as a Historically Black College, its role in producing African American veterinarians and aerospace engineers, and its nationally recognized programs in agriculture, engineering, and health sciences. It does not create new laws or allocate funding - it simply acknowledges the university’s historical and ongoing impact through a symbolic legislative gesture.
