AL HB407

Designates the Miss Alabama titleholder as an Official State Ambassador for Alabama during her annual term, with the designation automatically transferring to each new titleholder

Authorizes the ambassador to represent Alabama at ceremonial, educational, civic, tourism, and economic development events, and to promote state culture, history, workforce, and military families

Prohibits any compensation, salary, stipend, benefits, or expense reimbursement for the ambassador role, and grants no policymaking, regulatory, or decision-making authority

Permits state agencies to coordinate with the ambassador for appearances and public engagement activities, but does not require any agency to do so

Effective date: June 1, 2026; passed House 105-0 on March 5, 2026