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AL HB352

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Neil Rafferty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Companies seeking Alabama Jobs Act tax incentives must certify they do not require mandatory overtime, shift rotation, or weekend work from employees

  • Employers must provide at least 40 hours of paid emergency leave annually and guarantee a 40-hour work week except during unforeseeable health/safety emergencies

  • Prohibits requiring employees to perform job duties off-the-clock or before/after their shift

  • Transit time from work stations to bathrooms or breakrooms cannot count against employees' allotted break time

  • Applies to qualifying projects beginning January 1, 2027; act becomes effective October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Alabama Jobs Act; Secretary of Commerce prohibited from awarding economic tax incentives to companies that do not practice certain employment protections for workers

Labor & Employment

Last Action

Pending House State Government

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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