SB 94 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Disabled parking; unauthorized use of designated disabled parking places further provided for, notification of death in certain circumstances required, electronic scanning system authorized

SB 94 increases penalties for misusing Alabama's disabled parking spaces. It makes it a Class B misdemeanor (a more serious offense) to park in designated disabled spots using a disabled license plate or placard when not actually disabled or not transporting someone with a disability. This applies to anyone without proper authorization, including those using stolen, altered, or expired placards. The bill strengthens enforcement by specifying these violations as a clear misdemeanor, replacing vague prior penalties. It directly affects drivers who improperly use disabled parking privileges, including those with expired permits or fake credentials.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 15, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 15, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized in its enrolled form with minor formatting corrections. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a repealer clause, which explicitly invalidates any conflicting laws regarding special access parking. Additionally, the text was reorganized to clarify the specific requirements for community service and the distribution of fines between local and state agencies.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding a repealer provision that nullifies any existing laws conflicting with the new parking regulations.
REQUIREMENT

Added a repealer clause stating that any laws conflicting with this section are now repealed.

ENFORCEMENT

Reorganized the text to clarify the specific types of community service required for repeat offenders.

FISCAL

Reorganized the text to clarify how fines are distributed between local agencies and the state treasury.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting errors, such as removing duplicate text lines and fixing section numbering.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
26
Key actions
10
Committee
4
Amendments
7
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Gudger Motion to Concur In and Adopt House Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1221
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1198
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1197
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
Public Safety and Homeland Security Engrossed Substitute Offered (Public Safety and Homeland Security)
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House (Public Safety and Homeland Security)
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Public Safety and Homeland Security)
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 480
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Melson motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 479
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Melson 1st Substitute Offered
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Melson motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Judiciary 1st Substitute Offered (Judiciary)
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
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Party
State
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Photo of Tim Melson
Tim Melson
RRepublican
AL
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