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AL HB16

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Lamb

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the Secretary of State to notify violators of campaign finance reporting requirements via email to the address on file with their political action committee or principal campaign committee registration
  • Requires certified mail notification only when the imposed civil penalty exceeds the cost of sending certified mail
  • Requires committees to keep their email and mailing addresses current with the Secretary of State
  • Amends Section 17-5-19.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 under the Fair Campaign Practices Act
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Fair Campaign Practices Act; authorize notifications of civil penalties by electronic mail in lieu of certified mail in certain circumstances

Elections, Voting, & Campaigns

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Ethics and Campaign Finance1/13/2026

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