HB 268 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Government Administration, authorizes the State 911 board to monitor the responsiveness of local 911 districts, with conditions under which the State 911 board may assume control of a district

HB 268 authorizes Alabama's State 911 Board to monitor local 911 districts' call response performance using specific metrics like call volume, answer times, and crime reports. If a district's service falls below acceptable levels based on this data, the Board may investigate, require corrective actions (such as staff training or technology upgrades), or assume direct operational control. The bill also allows the State 911 Board to share crime-related call data with the Attorney General and requires districts to report complaints about 911 service. This directly affects local 911 districts and their oversight, with the Attorney General empowered to enforce Board decisions through civil action. The bill does not change who operates 911 services but adds a structured oversight process for public safety.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Signed Apr 8, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 5 edits · Apr 8, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as Enrolled, changing its status from Engrossed and updating internal tracking numbers. Substantively, the bill added new requirements for the 911 Board to establish a performance measurement system based on national best practices. It also expanded the Attorney General's authority to conduct audits and introduced a public reporting requirement for audit results.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include a formal system for measuring 911 readiness and to allow the Attorney General to publicly report audit findings regarding local communication districts.
REQUIREMENT

Added a new subsection requiring the 911 Board to establish a data collection system to measure 911 readiness based on national best practices.

Added a new subsection requiring the audit report to include a remediation plan if deficiencies are found and mandating that the final report be made public.

Added a new remediation measure allowing for the amendment of PSAP operating protocols, scripts, and recordkeeping.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new subsection detailing specific steps the 911 Board must take when conducting a performance audit, including interviews and on-site inspections.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and corrected internal tracking numbers.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Amendments
4
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1040
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (County and Municipal Government)
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 402
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 401
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Underwood 1st Amendment Offered
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 400
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
County and Municipal Government 1st Substitute Offered (County and Municipal Government)
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (County and Municipal Government)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Reed Ingram
Reed Ingram
RRepublican
AL
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