SB 45 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Driver licenses; certain classes of driver licenses invalidated

SB 45 requires individuals applying for certain driver licenses in Alabama to present documentation proving lawful presence in the United States. This affects applicants seeking specific license classes under Section 32-6-18 of the Alabama Code of 1975. The bill revises licensing rules to invalidate licenses issued without this proof of lawful presence. The measure is currently pending committee review in the Alabama Senate.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
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Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
State Governmental Affairs 2nd Amendment (State Governmental Affairs)
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
State Governmental Affairs 1st Amendment (State Governmental Affairs)
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Governmental Affairs)
upper
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Chris Elliott
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