HB 83 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Blount County; judge of probate authorized to exercise equity jurisdiction under certain conditions; Constitutional Amendment

This constitutional amendment proposes allowing Blount County's Judge of Probate (if licensed to practice law in Alabama) to handle certain cases involving fairness and justice (like property disputes) concurrently with the circuit court. It applies only to cases originally filed in Blount County's Probate Court, treating them identically to circuit court cases under standard civil procedures. The amendment requires the probate judge to be a licensed attorney and would take effect only after voter approval. It does not change existing court structures but expands jurisdiction for qualified judges in one specific county.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Signed Feb 3, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 3, 2026
MINOR
The bill changed from an 'Introduced' draft to an 'Enrolled' final version, incorporating official signatures from the House and Senate and adding standard legislative formatting. The substantive policy content regarding the constitutional amendment for Blount County remains identical, with no changes to the scope, eligibility, or requirements of the proposed law.
TECHNICAL

Added signatures and certification dates from the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to finalize the bill.

Replaced the 'Introduced' header with the 'Enrolled' header to indicate the bill has passed both legislative chambers.

Adjusted page headers and line numbers to reflect the final enrolled version of the document.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Chambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 181
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 180
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
LocalCertificationResolutionAdopted
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 83
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of David Standridge
David Standridge
RRepublican
AL
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