Alabama 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB518 — Courts; criminal procedure, electronic means authorized to swear warrants and citations in certain circumstances, law enforcement officers authorized to administer oaths in certain circumstances

Last action — Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Courts; criminal procedure, electronic means authorized to swear warrants and citations in certain circumstances, law enforcement officers authorized to administer oaths in certain circumstances

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB518 do?
Courts; criminal procedure, electronic means authorized to swear warrants and citations in certain circumstances, law enforcement officers authorized to administer oaths in certain circumstances
Who sponsors HB518?
HB518 is sponsored by Bryan Brinyark (R).
What is the current status of HB518?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB518?
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