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AL SB96

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Kelley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-22-5 of the Alabama Administrative Procedures Act to require Governor certification before emergency rules can take effect
  • Emergency rules currently may be adopted by agencies without the standard 35-day notice period when immediate danger to public health, safety, or welfare exists
  • Adds requirement that the Governor must certify the immediate danger justifies the need for the emergency rule before it becomes effective
  • For renewal of the same or substantially similar emergency rule within one calendar year, the Governor must also certify that the immediate danger continues to justify the need
  • Effective date: June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Emergency rules; require Governor to certify that circumstances exist to justify emergency rules

Administrative Law and Procedures

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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