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AlabamaHB2542026 Regular SessionHouse

Vessels; stopping and boarding for safety or sanitation equipment inspections prohibited

Sponsored By: Shane Stringer (Republican)

Enacted

Waters & Boating

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Alabama boaters gain protection from inspection-only stops

Beginning June 1, 2026, Alabama officers cannot stop or board vessels solely for safety or marine sanitation equipment inspections. The rule covers vessels defined in Section 33-5-3, Code of Alabama 1975. It does not limit stops or boardings for other lawful purposes.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shane Stringer

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Allen Treadaway

    Republican • House

  • Ben Harrison

    Republican • House

  • Bryan Brinyark

    Republican • House

  • Chad Robertson

    Republican • House

  • Chip Brown

    Republican • House

  • Chris Pringle

    Republican • House

  • Heath Allbright

    Republican • House

  • Ivan Smith

    Republican • House

  • Jeff Sorrells

    Republican • House

  • Jeremy Gray

    Democratic • House

  • Mack Butler

    Republican • House

  • Margie Wilcox

    Republican • House

  • Mike Kirkland

    Republican • House

  • Phillip Pettus

    Republican • House

  • Rick Rehm

    Republican • House

  • Ritchie Whorton

    Republican • House

  • Ron Bolton

    Republican • House

  • Scott Stadthagen

    Republican • House

  • Thomas Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Tim Wadsworth

    Republican • House

  • Travis Hendrix

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 368 • No: 2

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 648

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 2/3/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 243

Yes: 101 • No: 0

House vote • 2/3/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 99 • No: 1

House vote • 2/3/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 244

Yes: 102 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    3/5/2026House

  2. Third Reading in Second House

    2/26/2026Senate

  3. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 648

    2/26/2026Senate

  4. Ready to Enroll

    2/26/2026House

  5. Enrolled

    2/26/2026House

  6. Signature Requested

    2/26/2026Senate

  7. Delivered to Governor

    2/26/2026House

  8. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    2/12/2026Senate

  9. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    2/11/2026Senate

  10. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary

    2/5/2026Senate

  11. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    2/5/2026Senate

  12. Third Reading in House of Origin

    2/3/2026House

  13. Public Safety and Homeland Security 1st Substitute Offered

    2/3/2026House

  14. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 243

    2/3/2026House

  15. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 244

    2/3/2026House

  16. Engrossed

    2/3/2026House

  17. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    1/29/2026House

  18. Public Safety and Homeland Security 1st Substitute

    1/28/2026House

  19. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    1/28/2026House

  20. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

    1/15/2026House

  21. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    1/15/2026House

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