HB 72

Alabama House bill in Session 2026RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 29, 2026.

Crimes & offenses; smoking or vaping marijuana in motor vehicle when child is present prohibited, criminal penalties provided, notification of Department of Human Resources required, mandatory reporting if child smells of marijuana required.

Bill ID AL-2026RS-HB-72
Session 2026RS
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary (Senate)
House in_committee 2026-01-29
Criminal Justice Drug / Cannabis Policy Transportation
Summary

Crimes & Offenses

Sponsor
Patrick Sellers
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-29 Status in_committee
2026-01-29 Latest Action Pending Committee Action in Second House
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