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AL HB2
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Standridge
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AI Summary
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Renames the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" for all purposes within Alabama, effective October 1, 2026
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Requires all state and local entities and employees to use "Gulf of America" in official references and all newly created maps, documents, educational materials, websites, and communications
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Mandates reasonable efforts to update pre-existing state and local resources to reflect the name change, unless compliance would impose an operational or financial burden
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Permits public K-12 schools and higher education institutions to use "Gulf of Mexico" in academic instruction for historical purposes
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Passed the Alabama House of Representatives on February 24, 2026, with a vote of 74-30
Legislative Description
Gulf of Mexico, renamed, observation and implementation by state and local entities and state and local employees required where practicable
Government Administration
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
3/3/2026