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AL HB81

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Gidley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Alabama government entities from using the term "West Bank" in official materials to refer to the territory; requires use of "Judea and Samaria" instead

  • Applies to all state subdivisions, agencies, and instrumentalities, covering guidance documents, rules, briefings, press releases, communications, and other work products

  • Bars use of state funds to create any official materials that refer to the region as "West Bank"

  • Executive heads of government entities may waive the prohibition if they determine it is in the state's interest and submit written explanation to the Legislature or Legislative Council within 30 days

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State government; use of term "West Bank" prohibited as reference to Judea and Samaria

State Government

Last Action

Pending House State Government

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government1/13/2026

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