New Alabama laws taking effect June 1, 2026
68 laws take effect June 1, 2026.
Of the 709 bills enacted since 2025, 670 have an effective date and 39 don't yet (listed below). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Nov 1, 2026 at 11:34 a.m. EST.
Government (40)
HB 112 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
St. Clair County; compensation revised for sheriff, judge of probate, revenue commissioner, chair and members of the county commission
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
HB 134 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Lamar County; disposition of personal property; process revised, online auctions authorized, public notice requirement revised
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Published by the legislature.
HB 138 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Retired state employees; certain supplemental work authorized
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Published by the legislature.
HB 201 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Escambia County; sheriff authorized to establish procedures for use of credit or debit card
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
HB 205 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Henry County; Southeast Alabama Human Development Council abolished, transfer of duties provided for
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Published by the legislature.
HB 274 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Department of Corrections; mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems authorized, exemptions on prohibition further provided for
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Published by the legislature.
HB 372 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Department of Insurance; Pharmacy Benefits Manager Division; two exempt personnel positions authorized
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Published by the legislature.
HB 374 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Montgomery County; probate judge, compensation revised
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Published by the legislature.
HB 384 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Tuscaloosa County; service of process fee for personal service amended
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
HB 407 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
State government; Miss Alabama designated as an Official State Ambassador
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Published by the legislature.
HB 408 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
City of Alabaster; entertainment districts authorized
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Published by the legislature.
HB 413 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Tuscaloosa County; longevity pay for sheriff, tax assessor, and tax collector provided for
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Published by the legislature.
HB 439 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Escambia County; qualifications of the sheriff further provided for
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Published by the legislature.
HB 441 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Escambia County; sheriff authorized to contract with municipalities to provide police services
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Published by the legislature.
HB 475 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Public Service Commission; number of commissioners expanded to represent congressional districts, phase-in by election provided, term of office revised, position of Secretary of Energy established as cabinet member, calculation of electric utility rates revised; rate hearings authorized
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
HB 490 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Tallapoosa County; compensation of judge of probate and revenue commissioner revised
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Published by the legislature.
HB 491 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Tallapoosa County; remote access of records fee authorized
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Published by the legislature.
HB 493 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Shelby County; City of Helena, civil service system established, board, director, policies, and appeals created
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Published by the legislature.
HB 498 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
City of Prichard; public nuisance defined, city enforcement authorized, procedures provided for
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Published by the legislature.
HB 502 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
City of Prichard; Mobile County, expedited quiet title process established
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Published by the legislature.
HB 514 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Tuscaloosa County; sheriff, compensation revised
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Published by the legislature.
HB 576 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Mobile County; temporary judges of probate, appointment amended
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Published by the legislature.
HB 624 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Wilcox County; probate recording fee, increased
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Published by the legislature.
SB 100 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Sunset law; Alabama State Board of Pharmacy continued with modification until October 1, 2027
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
SB 101 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Sunset law; Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors continued until October 1, 2028
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Published by the legislature.
SB 102 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Sunset law; Board of Home Medical Equipment continued until October 1, 2027
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Published by the legislature.
SB 103 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Sunset law; Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute continued with modification until October 1, 2028
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
SB 107 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Alabama Board of Funeral Services; board authorized to impose administrative fee on funeral establishments for each funeral arranged; initial application, renewal, branch registration, and transfer fees relating to a certificate of authority increased; certificate holder required to file an annual statement of preneed activities conducted; board authorized to require certificate holder to file multiple preneed activity reports annually; and initial application and renewal fees for registration as a preneed sales agent increased
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
SB 122 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Sunset law; State Board of Registration for Foresters continued until October 1, 2030
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Published by the legislature.
SB 126 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Sunset law; Alabama Private Investigation Board continued until October 1, 2028
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
SB 127 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Sunset law; Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling continued until October 1, 2028
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
SB 241 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Walker County; temporary probate judges, authorized
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Published by the legislature.
SB 275 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
City of Alabaster; entertainment districts authorized
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Published by the legislature.
SB 295 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Montgomery County; probate judge, compensation revised
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
SB 324 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Tallapoosa County; remote access of records fee authorized
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Published by the legislature.
SB 343 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Mobile County; temporary judges of probate, appointment amended
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Published by the legislature.
SB 54 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Sunset law; Alabama Surface Mining Commission continued until October 1, 2030
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Published by the legislature.
SB 77 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Sunset law; 911 Board continued with modification until October 1, 2028
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Published by the legislature.
SB 78 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Sunset law; Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators continued with modification until October 1, 2028
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Published by the legislature.
SB 89 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
State Pilotage Commission; statewide laws repealed
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Published by the legislature.
Taxes (6)
HB 200 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Escambia County; authorizing additional motor vehicle license and registration tax
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
HB 243 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
To unabate a portion certain state ad valorem and construction related transaction taxes to deposit into the Alabama Development Fund.
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 to 4).
Sections 1 to 4: Section 1 through Section 4 of this act shall become effective on June 1, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 393 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Tax abatement and tax incentive programs, NAICS Code references and definitions updated to latest terms
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 399 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Tax abatements for data processing centers, exemption period limited, collection of certain taxes on purchases required, sunset date extended
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
HB 557 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
Wilcox County; ad valorem taxes, additional tax established
How we got this date
This act shall become effective on June 1, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 289 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Growing Alabama Act amended to allow sites owned by more than one local economic development organization to qualify
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
Budget (5)
HB 467 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
City of Tallassee in Elmore and Tallapoosa Counties; board of education compensation
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 487 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Appropriations, supplemental appropriations from the Opioid Treatment and Abatement Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
HB 536 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Henry County; sheriff, compensation revised
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Published by the legislature.
HB 565 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Higher education, College and Higher Education Excellence and Results (CHEER) Act established, bonus funding for eligible institutions authorized based on achievement of performance goals and objectives
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Published by the legislature.
SB 259 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Counties and municipalities; compensation of local officials, revised
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Published by the legislature.
Elections (4)
HB 193 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Marshall County; custodian of voting tabulators, selection committee, salary increased, duties clarified
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 67 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Voter Information; limit cost of reproducing voter registration list; crime for misuse of personal voter information; created
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
SB 42 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Municipal elections; runoff elections, procedures revised
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Published by the legislature.
SB 64 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Marshall County; custodian of voting tabulators, selection committee, salary increased, duties clarified
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Finance (4)
HB 104 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property; allow finders to contract and locate State Treasurer property, account for digital assets
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
HB 163 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Property Insurance and Energy Reduction Act; allow financing of projects through private funding
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Published by the legislature.
HB 415 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Department of Insurance; additional requirements for captive insurers specified
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Published by the legislature.
HB 96 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Debtors homestead exemption; in bankruptcy cases; increase homestead exemption for seniors and disabled
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
Education (3)
HB 520 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Public K-12 education; expedited career and technical teaching certification pathway created for individual holding equivalent issued by another state
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
SB 168 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Public K-12 education; to prohibit the three-cueing system of reading instruction
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
SB 196 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Competitive bidding; purchase and installation of playground equipment by public K-12 schools, exempted
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
Healthcare (2)
SB 143 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Nursing facilities, privilege assessments and surcharge on each nursing home bed, sunset clause removed
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Published by the legislature.
SB 170 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Health insurance, safe harbor created
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Published by the legislature.
Affordability (1)
HB 609 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Weatherization assistance; authorize ADECA to contract with certain nonprofit corporations to administer program; source of funds to Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund expanded; household income threshold to qualify for assistance revised
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
Civil Rights (1)
SB 138 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Franchises; prohibit franchisor from requiring franchisee to operate on a religious day, exceptions provided
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Published by the legislature.
Crime (1)
HB 254 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Vessels; stopping and boarding for safety or sanitation equipment inspections prohibited
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
Technology (1)
SB 182 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished
Relating to the Advanced Technology and Data Exchange Fund; expenditure of monies from the fund, creation of additional advanced technology and data exchange funds
How we got this date
Published by the legislature.
Enacted, but not yet dated (39)
These laws' texts tie their dates to something outside the legislative record (Contingent), or not enough is recorded yet to give one (Unresolved). They may take effect June 1, 2026 too; the record doesn't say.
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- HB 191UnresolvedEscambia County; district court, location of holding court for cases arising under ordinances of certain municipalities authorized, constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 208UnresolvedWalker County; constitutional amendment, age to qualify for election or appointment as judge of probate increased to age 75whether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 210UnresolvedFayette County; senior property tax exemption authorized, constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 299ContingentChoctaw County, court cost in circuit court, district court, municipal court, district for county jailA local constitutional amendment applicable to Choctaw County authorizing additional court costs has been ratified prior to July 1, 2025.
- HB 308UnresolvedMobile County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 310UnresolvedLimestone County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 313UnresolvedBlount County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 337UnresolvedMadison County; certain privately owned sewer systems subjected to Public Service Commission regulation; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 371UnresolvedPike County, judge of probate; authorized to exercise equity jurisdiction under certain conditions, Constitutional Amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 388UnresolvedTaxation; to exempt certain community foundations from sales and use taxestwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- HB 395UnresolvedMorgan County, qualifications of judge of probate further provided for, Constitutional Amendmentthe event it counts from isn't recorded
- HB 421UnresolvedLawrence County; senior property tax exemption authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 436UnresolvedCullman County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 457UnresolvedMorgan County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 460UnresolvedHenry County; senior property tax assessment authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 485UnresolvedClarke County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 488UnresolvedChilton County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 496UnresolvedElmore County, to allow county commission to levy a tax on vapor products, alternative nicotine products, and tobacco products; and to levy a property assessmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 500ContingentMobile County; constable, number, territory, and qualifications amendedEffective January 1, 2028, contingent on enactment of a general law authorizing the alteration of the office of constable by local legislation
- HB 507UnresolvedCovington County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 537UnresolvedMonroe County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 538UnresolvedWilcox County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 573UnresolvedPerry County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 574UnresolvedMacon County; constitutional amendment, age limit to qualify for election or appointment as judge of probate increased to age 75whether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 611UnresolvedWinston County, lodging tax authorized, fire protection fee imposed, collection and distribution provided, referendum providedtwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- HB 612UnresolvedCovington County; sheriff authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen property and firearms, auction and disposition of funds provided, constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 64UnresolvedColbert County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 65UnresolvedFranklin County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 83UnresolvedBlount County; judge of probate authorized to exercise equity jurisdiction under certain conditions; Constitutional Amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 84UnresolvedCovington County, judge of probate authorized to exercise equity jurisdiction under certain conditions, Constitutional Amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 90UnresolvedSt. Clair County, mayors of participating municipalities may participate in Employees' Retirement System, local constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- HB 92UnresolvedTuscaloosa County; full-time mayors authorized to participate in Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- SB 118UnresolvedBail; list of offenses ineligible for bail expanded; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- SB 213UnresolvedLamar County; senior property tax exemption authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- SB 271UnresolvedLieutenant Governor, vacancy in office, require the office be filled by election in certain circumstances, constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- SB 286UnresolvedMontgomery County, Montgomery City Council authorized to join state retirement system, constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- SB 374UnresolvedHenry County; ad valorem taxes, levied for public school purposes in Headland, constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- SB 5UnresolvedPublic K-12 schools, broadcast of the Star-Spangled Banner required weekly, proposed statewide constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law
- SB 56UnresolvedWalker County; senior property tax exemption authorized; constitutional amendmentwhether the act is penal isn't recorded, which decides between Ala. Code §1-1-8 (60 days after approval) and taking effect on becoming law