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AL HB191

Bill

Status

Passed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alan Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 2022 allowing Escambia County's district court to hold court at the county courthouse for cases arising under municipal ordinances from municipalities that do not have their own municipal court

  • Requires voter approval through an election conducted in accordance with Sections 284, 284.01, and 285 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022

  • Amendment becomes effective upon ratification by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure

  • Sponsored by Representative Baker as local legislation; passed the House on January 21, 2026 and the Senate on February 12, 2026

Legislative Description

Escambia County; district court, location of holding court for cases arising under ordinances of certain municipalities authorized, constitutional amendment

Escambia County

Last Action

Enacted

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation1/21/2026
Local Legislation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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