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AL HB484

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Stringer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 13A-7-4.3 of the Alabama Code to exclude reservoirs that meet the definition of "public waters" under Section 9-11-80 from the list of critical infrastructure facilities

  • Removes criminal liability for unauthorized entry onto reservoirs classified as public waters, which would otherwise be a Class A misdemeanor

  • Retains all other critical infrastructure protections for public water systems and wastewater treatment systems, only carving out the reservoir exception

  • Effective date of October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure facility; reservoirs removed from list of facilities

Crimes & Offenses

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure2/19/2026

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