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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama HB 76 proposes constitutional amendment to abolish the death penalty
Last action · January 13, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Chris England
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What This Bill Would Do
Alabama HB 76 proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the death penalty for all crimes and voids existing laws authorizing capital punishment, pending voter approval at the 2028 statewide primary election.
Residents will vote on whether to permanently remove capital punishment from state law and require the Legislature to ban death sentences entirely.
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.
qualified electors of Alabama
Voters will decide whether to ratify the constitutional amendment at the 2028 statewide primary election.
Legislature of Alabama
The Legislature is affirmatively required to pass general laws prohibiting the death penalty upon ratification of the amendment.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 13, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
Version history
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy90Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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