HB 483 creates a new legal structure for "decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations" in Alabama, allowing nonprofits to operate using blockchain technology and smart contracts for governance. It permits these associations to own property, engage in profit-making activities (with profits directed toward their nonprofit purpose), and pay reasonable compensation to members or administrators. The bill establishes rules for member voting rights, administrative duties, and dissolution procedures, while requiring all activities to align with a nonprofit purpose that doesn’t distribute profits to members. This directly affects nonprofits seeking to use digital tools for governance, such as those managing community networks or digital platforms under a shared nonprofit mission.
HB 462 revises qualifications for Alabama's State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and chiropractic license applicants. It removes the requirement that board members must have graduated from a chiropractic school requiring actual attendance to graduate, and eliminates the requirement that license applicants must have graduated from a school teaching only attendance courses with a four-year standard college curriculum. The bill also makes minor technical updates to align the code language with current style. These changes expand educational pathways for board service and licensure without altering the board's structure or fundamental licensing standards.
This resolution designates the second Sunday in September as "Louis Vuitton the Pit Bull Day" in Alabama. It honors Louis Vuitton, a pit bull who survived severe animal cruelty in 2007, endured 33 surgeries, and became a symbol of resilience before passing in 2018. The resolution encourages all Alabama residents to observe the day by supporting animal shelters and advocating for humane treatment of animals. It is a symbolic gesture with no binding legal requirements, solely intended to raise awareness about animal cruelty prevention.
SB 253 amends Alabama's Entertainment Industry Incentive Act to create a new rebate program for small film and TV productions spending $100,000-$499,999 in the state. It provides a 45% rebate on payroll paid to Alabama residents by qualifying productions, directly benefiting small entertainment companies and local workers. The bill also extends the deadline for the Department of Commerce to complete a review of the incentive program, pushing the report to the first day of the 2028 legislative session. Additionally, it clarifies that payments to "loan-out companies" (contracting firms) count toward rebates only if Alabama withholding or income taxes were properly remitted.
This resolution (HJR 99) formally recognizes the 43rd Alabama State Games Opening Ceremony on June 12, 2026, as an "America 250 Alabama-certified event" honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. It specifically acknowledges the Alabama State Games' role in celebrating Alabama heroes - including military descendants, Native American contributors, and community leaders - and their historical contributions to the state and nation. The resolution has no policy or funding impact; it is purely a symbolic gesture of legislative support for the ceremonial event. It directly affects the Alabama State Games Foundation (ASF Foundation), which organizes the ceremony and its "Honoring Our Heroes" program. The resolution urges broader community participation but does not create new obligations or changes to law.
This resolution urges the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) to grant membership to Alabama's state-recognized tribes, which NCAI recently denied. It addresses NCAI's decision to exclude tribes recognized by Alabama (like the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Echota Cherokee Tribe, and others) despite Alabama's established process for tribal recognition. The resolution emphasizes that Alabama has long managed tribal relations through its Indian Affairs Commission and that state-recognized tribes deserve access to NCAI's resources and networking opportunities. It does not change laws but formally requests NCAI reconsider its membership policy.
HB 377 expands Alabama's veterans' educational benefits to include graduate-level courses in medical fields for eligible dependents, such as children, spouses, and widows of veterans who were killed, disabled, missing in action, or prisoners of war. Previously, benefits covered only undergraduate studies, but this bill extends them to graduate medical programs without altering existing tuition limits. The bill maintains current caps of $400 per semester hour for tuition and $1,000 per semester for books/fees for private school students, with the change taking effect July 31, 2026.
HB 400 prohibits insurance companies from allowing ambulance providers to bill patients for the difference between the insurance payment and the provider's charge (balance billing) for covered emergency ambulance services. It sets minimum reimbursement rates: 200% of Medicare's ambulance fee schedule for in-network providers (covering transport and "treat in place" services) and 180% for out-of-network providers, effective 2026-2027. Payment at these rates is defined as "payment in full," meaning providers cannot seek additional payment from patients beyond their standard cost-sharing amounts (like deductibles). This directly affects ambulance providers (both in-network and out-of-network) and patients receiving emergency ambulance care in Alabama.
HB 368 changes the election cycle for Randolph County Commission members. Starting with the 2028 general election, commissioners from Districts 1, 3, and 5 will serve two-year terms, while other districts will have four-year terms. After 2028, all new commissioners will serve four-year terms at each subsequent election. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.
SB 328 requires all Alabama state agencies to conduct quarterly AI-assisted reviews of their rules and guidance documents starting April 2027. The AI systems must analyze rules for conflicts with other laws, unnecessary costs, duplication, plain language compliance, and economic impacts, but human staff must review and approve all AI recommendations before changes are made. Agencies must also publish annual reports detailing review results, cost savings, and rule modifications. This affects every state agency (not just those under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act) by mandating a new process for regulatory oversight. The bill aims to streamline rules and reduce compliance burdens through structured AI analysis, with implementation beginning October 2026.
SB 322 amends Alabama law to remove reservoirs meeting the definition of public waters (as defined in Section 9-11-80) from the list of critical infrastructure facilities. This means unauthorized entry to such reservoirs would no longer be considered a crime under the statute governing entry to critical infrastructure facilities. The bill directly affects reservoirs managed as public waters, typically used for drinking water supply, clarifying they are excluded from this specific criminal provision. The change eliminates ambiguity about whether public water reservoirs fall under the statute’s scope.
HB 367 establishes a $30 booking fee for defendants convicted or who plead guilty in Randolph County circuit or district court cases. This fee is collected alongside other court costs and cannot be waived unless all other case-related fees are waived. The revenue from this fee must be sent monthly to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Fund for use in local law enforcement. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.
