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AL HB76

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher England

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 to abolish the death penalty, prohibiting any crime from being punishable by death
  • Requires the Legislature to pass general laws prohibiting the death penalty as a form of capital punishment
  • Renders void any existing general law authorizing an individual to be sentenced to death
  • Requires voter approval through a statewide primary election in 2028, with the amendment taking effect if approved by a majority of qualified electors
  • Introduced by Representative England and referred to the Judiciary Committee with first reading on January 13, 2026

Legislative Description

Death penalty, abolished

Constitutional Amendments Statewide

Last Action

Pending House Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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