Alabama Senate Amendment Grants Civil Immunity to Greene County Racing Commission Personnel

Original title: Greene County; county racing commission, further provided; simulcast racing, pari-mutuel wagering, further provided

Last action · February 26, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second HouseSponsor: Bobby Singleton

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What This Bill Would Do

An amendment to SB 133 grants members, officers, and employees of the Greene County racing commission immunity from personal and official civil liability for actions taken within the scope of their duties, excluding intentional or .

Why it matters

Protects commission personnel from civil lawsuits for good-faith actions taken in their official capacity while preserving liability for intentional misconduct.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Greene County racing commission personnel

Commission members, officers, and employees receive civil immunity from lawsuits for actions taken within the scope of their official duties.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is covered by the civil immunity provision in the amendment?

The members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the Greene County racing commission are covered.

Does the immunity protect individuals who engage in intentional misconduct?

No, the amendment explicitly states that nothing protects any individual from liability caused by intentional, willful, or .

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Procedural history

15 actions

Feb 26, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Feb 25, 2026Senate
Engrossed
Feb 25, 2026SenateFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 603
Feb 25, 2026Senate
Chambliss motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 602
Feb 25, 2026Senate
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Feb 25, 2026Senate
Third Reading in House of Origin
Feb 25, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Feb 25, 2026Senate
Tourism 1st Amendment
Feb 19, 2026SenateCommittee
Re-referred to Committee in House of Origin
Feb 19, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Feb 19, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

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