HB 609 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Weatherization assistance; authorize ADECA to contract with certain nonprofit corporations to administer program; source of funds to Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund expanded; household income threshold to qualify for assistance revised

This bill updates Alabama's weatherization assistance program by allowing the Department of Economic and Community Affairs to hire nonprofit organizations to manage the program. It expands how money can be added to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund, including through private donations and interest earnings, and prevents unused funds from returning to the general state budget. The income limit for qualifying households is adjusted to 125% of the poverty level, while also maintaining eligibility for seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children. Nonprofit groups must meet specific requirements, such as tax-exempt status and conflict of interest policies, to administer the assistance. These changes take effect on June 1, 2026.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 17, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized as an enrolled act after passing both legislative chambers. The text shows minor formatting adjustments and the addition of certification signatures from the House and Senate clerks, confirming the bill's official passage and readiness for the Governor. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or program definitions, were introduced in this final version.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to reflect its final status after passing both the House and Senate.

Certification language and signatures from the Clerk of the House and the Presiding Officer of the Senate were added to verify the bill's passage.

Minor formatting and line break adjustments were made throughout the document to prepare it for official printing and signing.

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

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1292

upper

Apr 7, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Finance and Taxation General Fund)

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1152

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1151

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Introduced

Ways and Means General Fund Engrossed Substitute Offered (Ways and Means General Fund)

lower

Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors