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AL HB157

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Regattas, motorboat races, boat races, marine parades, tournaments, and exhibitions with 35 vessels or fewer would be exempt from state event permit requirements
  • Event sponsors remain responsible for providing adequate protection from marine traffic interference and hazards regardless of permit exemption
  • Amends Section 33-5-27 of the Code of Alabama 1975
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Boating; certain boating events exempt from obtaining an event permit

Waters & Boating

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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