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AL HB463
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Sells
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AI Summary
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Prohibits transporting live catfish (family Ictaluridae) harvested from Alabama public waters out of state
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First violation constitutes a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $1,000
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Second and subsequent violations constitute a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $2,000
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Amends Section 9-11-86 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which already restricts out-of-state transport of game fish to one day's creel limit for personal use
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Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Catfish; transfer out of state of those harvested in public waters prohibited; criminal penalties for violations established
Conservation & Natural Resources
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Forestry2/17/2026
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