Alabama House bill in Session 2026RS.
Status: enacted. Latest action: April 15, 2026.
State military; awards criteria revised, new awards established, authority to present prescribed.
This act amends Section 31-2-41, Code of Alabama, to: (1) establish, provide the prerequisites to receive, and authorize the Governor to present with the concurrence of the Adjutant General unless initiated by the Governor, the military awards of the Governor's Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, and Alabama Commendation Medal; and (2) establish, provide the prerequisites to receive, and authorize the Adjutant General to present the military awards of the Exceptional Service Ribbon, Faithful Service Ribbon of Alabama, Phenix City Civil Disturbance Medal of Alabama, Operation Desert Storm Ribbon, National Emergency Service Ribbon of Alabama, Veterans Service Medal of Alabama, Special Service Ribbon of Alabama, First Sergeant Service Ribbon, Honor Guard Service Ribbon, Alabama National Guard Recruiting Ribbon, Alabama National Guard Recruiting Lead Generation Ribbon, Basic Training Ribbon of Alabama, Certificate of Appreciation, and Certificate of Extension.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-15 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-04-15 | Latest Action | Enacted |