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AL HB289

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Heath Allbright

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state-administered death certificates from including the date of disposition (the date when remains are buried, cremated, or otherwise handled)
  • Amends Section 22-9A-6 of the Code of Alabama 1975 relating to vital statistics requirements
  • Death certificates will continue to include the manner and location of disposition, but not the date
  • Sponsored by Representatives Allbright, Brown, Sorrells, Smith, Rehm, and Lee; referred to the Health Committee
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Vital statistics; date of disposition on death certificates prohibited

Government Administration

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Healthcare2/5/2026
Health1/20/2026

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