Security; security provided at new Alabama State House, parking deck, and adjacent park
HB 473 updates Alabama's security rules to cover the new Alabama State House building, its adjacent parking deck, and park in Montgomery, as well as official legislative events held off-site. It assigns security responsibilities to House and Senate personnel for these new locations while requiring the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to manage perimeter and entry security. State departments must assist in securing these areas, aligning with existing security protocols. The bill becomes effective October 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 17, 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
Arnold Mooney
RRepublican
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