Alabama legislature

This session in numbers

2026 First Special Session. Bills, not resolutions.

Introduced

4

Enacted

2

Vetoed

0

Vetoes are counted where the legislature's record states them; some don't.

Laws taking effect in the next 90 days

New laws, January 1, 2027 (15)

• Jan 1, 2027HB 161Consumer protection, app store providers and developers required to take certain actions related to age verification and parental consent, Attorney General authorized to bring action for violations as deceptive trade practice, parents authorized to bring civil action
• Jan 1, 2027HB 249Guardianships and conservatorships; notice requirements further provided for, procedures to remove proceeding to circuit court revised, duties of guardian ad litem of a minor further provided for and training required, court representative required to be appointed for allegedly incapacitated adults in certain circumstances, appointment of temporary or emergency guardian or conservator authorized in certain circumstances
• Jan 1, 2027HB 300Health; to require that coverage for breast cancer screening be provided without charging an insurance deductible or copayment to a beneficiary
• Jan 1, 2027HB 307Military spouses; preference in hiring and promoting in state service further provided for; preference authorized for political subdivisions, private employers
• Jan 1, 2027HB 317Firefighter distinctive license plate; fire chaplains included, penalty for violations provided for
• Jan 1, 2027HB 381Camp safety; to set safety and emergency preparedness requirements for camps, including a licensure requirement
• Jan 1, 2027HB 413Cleburne County, sheriff and revenue commissioner, salary
• Jan 1, 2027HB 465Motor vehicles, license plates, issuance of "Invisible Disability" decals, authorized
• Jan 1, 2027HB 78Early childhood education; guidelines for limited screen time for children in certain licensed child-care facilities, certain preschools, and public kindergarten established, annual training requirement for teachers and certain staff members established, Department of Early Childhood Education, Department of Human Resources, and State Board of Education authorized to implement and enforce limited screen time requirements
• Jan 1, 2027SB 205Underground Damage Prevention Program; One-Call Notification System, further provided for complex or large projects, sunset extended
• Jan 1, 2027SB 249Distinctive license plates; volunteer and professional firefighters plate fee increased, distribution of funds provided for
• Jan 1, 2027SB 282Manufactured Homes; certificate of title for 1999 models and earlier, Alabama Department of Revenue authorized to issue titles upon request
• Jan 1, 2027SB 300Distinctive license plates; Helping Schools plate design requirements further provided for, certain individuals eligible to receive the new license plate design at no cost
• Jan 1, 2027SB 304Municipalities; business license for certain businesses in the building trade provided for
• Jan 1, 2027SB 35Vessel Registration; amends boater registration fees and their distribution

How each date is worked out: Effective dates.

Enacted in the last 60 days

No bill became law in the last 60 days.

Hearings in the coming week

No hearings are scheduled in the coming week.

When the calendar was last checked isn't recorded.

Earlier sessions

• 2026 Regular SessionJan 13, 2026 – Apr 9, 2026 · 1,046 bills · 400 enacted
• 2025 Regular SessionFeb 4, 2025 – May 14, 2025 · 968 bills · 310 enacted
• 2024 Regular SessionFeb 6, 2024 – May 9, 2024 · 844 bills · 319 enacted
• 2023 Second Special SessionJul 17, 2023 – Jul 21, 2023 · 14 bills · 3 enacted
• 2023 First Special SessionMar 8, 2023 – Mar 16, 2023 · 5 bills · 2 enacted
• 2023 Regular SessionMar 7, 2023 – Jun 6, 2023 · 876 bills · 397 enacted