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AL SB194
Bill
AI Summary
- Eliminates the requirement for candidates to notify the State Ethics Commission that they have already filed a statement of economic interests for reasons other than their candidacy
- Candidates must still file a statement of economic interests within 5 days of the candidacy filing deadline, but no longer need to separately prove prior filing to the commission
- Adds a new provision requiring election officials to notify non-compliant candidates, who then have 5 additional days to provide evidence of filing compliance
- Maintains existing penalties where candidates who fail to file are removed from the ballot and disqualified from the election
- Passed the Alabama Senate unanimously (30-0) on February 12, 2026 and takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Ethics, eliminate certain notification requirement for candidates to Ethics Commission when otherwise in compliance with law
Government Administration
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Ethics and Campaign Finance2/12/2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development1/21/2026
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