SB 16 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Taxation, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc., exempt from sales and use tax

SB 16 would exempt Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc. from paying state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes. This targeted exemption applies solely to the specified entity and does not change general tax law. The bill, filed in August 2025 and pending committee review, would take effect September 1, 2026. It is a procedural bill granting a specific tax exemption to one organization, not a broad policy change.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Aug 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Aug 27, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Feb 10, 2026

MINOR

The bill was updated from an introduced draft to an engrossed version, reflecting its successful passage by the Senate. The text was reorganized to include official legislative history, committee dates, and voting records, while the core policy language regarding tax exemptions was expanded to clarify the timeline and approval process.

Scope change

The bill's scope was clarified by adding a specific effective date and a conditional requirement for county and municipal tax exemptions, whereas the original draft granted a blanket exemption for all tax levels.

TIMELINE

Added a specific effective date of September 1, 2026, and defined the exemption period as running from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed county and municipal tax exemptions from an automatic right to a conditional one, requiring specific approval from the local government under state law.

TECHNICAL

Inserted official legislative history, including Senate reading dates, committee referrals, and final vote counts.

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

Amendments

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Ways and Means Education)

lower

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 318

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Weaver motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 317

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Weaver motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 316

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Introduced

Finance and Taxation Education 2nd Amendment Offered (Finance and Taxation Education)

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Introduced

Finance and Taxation Education 1st Amendment Offered (Finance and Taxation Education)

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Introduced

Finance and Taxation Education 2nd Amendment (Finance and Taxation Education)

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Introduced

Finance and Taxation Education 1st Amendment (Finance and Taxation Education)

upper

Jan 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Finance and Taxation Education)

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors