AL HB83

Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the Blount County Probate Judge to exercise equity jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court for cases originally filed in Probate Court, but only if the judge is licensed to practice law in Alabama

Grants the probate judge the same power and authority as a circuit court judge when handling these concurrent jurisdiction cases, with Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure applying

Amendment is self-executing upon voter ratification, though the Legislature may enact additional implementing laws if needed

Requires approval by a majority of qualified Blount County voters in an election held under Sections 284, 284.01, and 285 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022

Passed the House on January 21, 2026 and the Senate on January 29, 2026; sponsored by Representative Standridge