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AL HB2
Bill
Status
4/7/2026
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
Enacted
4/7/2026