Motor vehicles; Alabama Squat Truck Law; prohibitions on the alteration of the height of the fender of a vehicle, provided
HB 35, the "Alabama Squat Truck Law," bans raising a vehicle's front fender four or more inches higher than the rear fender through suspension, frame, or chassis modifications. It directly affects vehicle owners who alter passenger cars or trucks for non-commercial use, with exceptions for bona fide commercial or agricultural vehicles. Violations carry fines up to $250, increasing with repeat offenses within five years, and the law takes effect October 1, 2026. The bill aims to address safety concerns linked to modified vehicle height but does not apply to standard commercial or farm equipment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Aug 14, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety)
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 311
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Public Safety and Homeland Security)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ron Bolton
RRepublican
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