SJR 73 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

First Responder Benefits Task Force; created

This bill creates a First Responder Benefits Task Force in Alabama to study and recommend solutions for protecting retirement benefits when first responders are injured or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The task force will consist of 14 members, including two state legislators from each party, representatives from various law enforcement and fire organizations, and officials from the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The group is required to hold meetings, elect leadership, and submit a final report with findings and legislative recommendations by November 1, 2026, after which it will be dissolved.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 31, 2026

MODERATE

The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, marking its readiness for signature by the Governor. The primary changes are technical and administrative, including updating the bill number, adding the official title, and appending certification signatures from the Senate and House leadership to confirm passage. There are no substantive policy changes, new funding amounts, or altered eligibility criteria; the core content regarding the task force for first responder benefits remains identical.

TECHNICAL

The bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is finalized.

Official certification signatures and dates from the Secretary of the Senate and the Speaker of the House were added to validate the bill's passage.

The bill number was updated from MS7GB11-1 to MS7GB11-2 to reflect its final version.

The official title 'Enrolled, An Act' was inserted to formally identify the document.

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Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Rules (Rules)

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Committee

Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Weaver motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors