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AL HB35

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ron Bolton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Alabama Squat Truck Law" prohibiting operation of passenger cars or trucks on state highways if the front fender is raised 4 or more inches higher than the rear fender through suspension, frame, or chassis alterations

  • Exempts vehicle modifications made for bona fide commercial or agricultural purposes

  • Establishes escalating fines: up to $50 for first offense, up to $100 for second offense, and $250 for third or subsequent offenses

  • Only considers prior convictions within the preceding 5 years when determining repeat offenses

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; Alabama Squat Truck Law; prohibitions on the alteration of the height of the fender of a vehicle, provided

Motor Vehicles & Traffic

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety2/5/2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security1/13/2026

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