SB 126 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Sunset law; Alabama Private Investigation Board continued until October 1, 2028

SB 126 extends the operation of the Alabama Private Investigation Board until October 1, 2028, by continuing its existence under the state's Sunset Law. This bill directly affects licensed private investigators in Alabama, as the board oversees their licensing and regulation under existing law (Code Sections 34-25B-1 to 34-25B-54). The key mechanism is a simple extension of the board’s current authority, preserving all existing licensing rules without changes to requirements or oversight. As a procedural continuation bill, it does not alter the board’s functions or create new regulations.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Feb 26, 2026
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Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 26, 2026
MINOR
The document changed from an introduced draft to the final enrolled version, adding official signatures and certification dates while removing draft metadata. The core policy content regarding the continuation of the Alabama Private Investigation Board remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Added official signatures from the Senate President, House Speaker, and Secretary to certify the bill as passed by both chambers.

Removed draft identifiers, page numbers, and internal tracking codes used during the legislative process.

TIMELINE

Added specific dates indicating the bill passed the Senate on January 26, 2026, and the House on February 19, 2026.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 499
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 48
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Rob Stewart
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