Maddy summaryThis bill expands the types of single-dose epinephrine devices that schools and authorized entities in Alabama are permitted to carry and use to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. Currently, only specific autoinjector devices are approved for student self-administration and school stockpiling, but this legislation would allow any FDA-approved premeasured single-dose epinephrine system to be used for this purpose. The changes apply to public and nonpublic schools, school staff, and students who have received proper medical authorization and training for self-administration. The bill also maintains existing protections that shield schools and trained personnel from liability when following established protocols for emergency response to allergic reactions.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires real estate wholesalers and unsolicited property solicitors in Alabama to obtain a license from the Alabama Real Estate Commission and provide specific written disclosures to sellers and buyers about the nature of their transactions. The law defines real estate wholesaling as a practice where a buyer contracts with a homeowner to purchase a property and then assigns that interest to another buyer for a fee, requiring clear statements that the wholesaler does not own the property and intends to market or assign the interest. Both the Alabama Real Estate Commission and the Alabama Securities Commission will have shared authority to enforce these rules, with violations potentially resulting in fines, penalties, and rescission of certain contracts. The legislation specifically targets single-family residential properties and aims to increase transparency in transactions that could otherwise harm vulnerable homeowners.
Maddy summaryHB 277 allows licensed oyster aquaculture facilities in Alabama to harvest, shuck, and serve oysters directly at their site for free customer tasting samples to evaluate taste and texture. It removes the current requirement for a separate Alabama Department of Public Health permit for this specific activity, though it does not change existing rules about oyster harvesting limits. The bill specifically applies to facilities already holding aquaculture licenses and takes effect on October 1, 2026. This change aims to support local oyster producers by enabling direct consumer engagement without additional regulatory hurdles for tasting purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires licensed veterinarians in Alabama to provide written prescriptions to clients upon request, provided the medication is medically safe for home use and a veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists. The legislation mandates that veterinarians inform clients before dispensing medications that they can request written prescriptions to fill at pharmacies of their choice, and requires all veterinary facilities to post signs notifying the public of this right. Exceptions allow veterinarians to withhold written prescriptions when immediate dispensing is necessary to prevent suffering or when federal or state laws restrict the medication. The law would take effect on October 1, 2026, and applies to both paper and electronic prescriptions transmitted directly to pharmacies.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a new 8% privilege tax on net gambling revenue from historical horse racing activities in Mobile County, Alabama. The tax would be collected from licensed historical horse racing operators by the Mobile County Racing Commission and distributed according to local laws. The legislation defines net gambling revenue as money received from wagers after excluding free bets, promotional credits, federal taxes, voided wagers, and prize payouts. This tax would replace any other local taxes currently applied to historical horse racing in the county but would not affect taxes on live greyhound or thoroughbred racing. The bill does not authorize any new gambling activities beyond what is already permitted by law and would take effect on October 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHJR 140 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Elaine Sessions on being named the 2025 Citizen of the Year by the Southwest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce. It formally recognizes her decades of community service, including 48 years in real estate, teaching, mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters, and volunteer work with organizations like McKemie Place homeless shelter and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Alabama Legislature's formal commendation. This type of resolution is standard recognition for community leaders and does not impact laws, funding, or regulations.
Maddy summaryHB 142 would allow Class 2 municipalities in Alabama to include up to 50% of their total equalized taxable property value in tax increment districts, instead of the current 10% limit. This change aligns Class 2 cities with the existing 50% cap already permitted for Class 3 municipalities. Tax increment districts are tools for funding economic development projects by using increased property tax revenue from designated areas. The bill specifically amends Section 11-99-4 of Alabama law to adjust this property value threshold for Class 2 municipalities. This policy change directly affects Class 2 cities seeking to expand economic development funding through tax increment financing.
Maddy summaryHB 243, the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act, amends Alabama law to increase penalties for causing death through traffic violations and drug-related incidents. It raises the penalty for causing death by driving in violation of specific traffic laws (Sections 32-5A-191 or 32-5A-191.3) from a misdemeanor to a Class C felony, and creates a new offense for knowingly selling fentanyl-containing drugs that cause death (excluding licensed medical professionals). The bill also clarifies that victims of traffic-related crimes under Sections 32-10-1 through 32-10-5 are eligible for restitution. These changes directly affect drivers in fatal traffic accidents, drug sellers, and crime victims seeking restitution.
Maddy summaryHB 150 limits the interest rate that Alabama improvement districts can charge on property assessments to the same rate as the bonds used to fund infrastructure projects, ending the previous practice of allowing higher interest rates. It also creates a new collection method where districts can petition county commissions to use county tax officials (like tax assessors and collectors) to enforce assessments as if they were delinquent property taxes, with the tax collector allowed to charge a 3% fee for this service. These changes directly affect property owners in improvement districts who receive assessments for infrastructure projects, streamlining collection while preventing excessive interest charges. The bill makes these policy adjustments without altering how assessments are initially levied or the core purpose of improvement districts.
Maddy summaryHB 143 would upgrade penalties for motor vehicle accident violations in Alabama. It changes criminally negligent homicide caused by a vehicle operator from a Class C to a Class B felony and creates tiered penalties for failing to report accidents: Class C felony for physical injury, Class B for serious injury, and Class A felony for death. The bill also requires courts to consider accident victims eligible for restitution when convictions occur under these provisions. These changes directly affect drivers involved in accidents causing injury or death and the victims seeking compensation. The bill is pending committee review and would take effect October 1, 2026.