HB 432 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Montgomery County; probate judge, additional fee authorized for celebrating rites of matrimony

HB 432 authorizes Montgomery County's probate judge to charge an additional reasonable fee for performing wedding ceremonies, on top of existing fees. This bill directly affects couples marrying in Montgomery County who would pay this new fee during their ceremony. The fee must be "reasonable," will be kept by the probate judge or their designee, and does not change current fee structures under Alabama law. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on fee authorization, with no broader policy changes.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 13, 2026

MINOR

The bill has progressed from its introduction stage to its final enrolled version, marking its readiness for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy content regarding the new fee for marriage ceremonies remains unchanged, but the document now includes formal certification signatures from the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, along with updated page numbering and bill identifiers.

Scope change

No change in the scope or applicability of the bill; it remains limited to Montgomery County judges of probate.

TECHNICAL

The bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has passed all legislative stages.

Added certification lines for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate with specific dates.

Updated bill identifiers and page numbers to reflect the final enrolled version.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1019

upper

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 900

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Montgomery County Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors