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Alabama extends Alabama Private Investigation Board until October 1, 2028

Original title: Sunset law; Alabama Private Investigation Board continued until October 1, 2028

Last action · February 26, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Rob Stewart

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What This Bill Does

Alabama extends the existence and functioning of the Alabama Private Investigation Board until October 1, 2028, under the state , effective June 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Maintains regulatory oversight and licensing operations for private investigators in the state without altering existing code sections.

Who It Affects

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

Directly affected

Alabama Private Investigation Board

The board's existence and regulatory authority are extended through October 1, 2028.

Directly affected

Private investigators in Alabama

Continued licensure and regulatory oversight apply to private investigators under the preserved code sections.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Until what date is the Alabama Private Investigation Board extended?
The board is extended until October 1, 2028.
When does this act take effect?
The act becomes effective on June 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

17 actions
  1. Feb 26, 2026SenateEnrolled
    Enacted
  2. Feb 24, 2026House
    Signature Requested
  3. Feb 24, 2026SenateEnrolled
    Delivered to Governor
  4. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Enrolled
  5. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    Ready to Enroll
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 499
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  1. Feb 19, 2026House
    Third Reading in Second House
  2. Jan 29, 2026House
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  3. Jan 28, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee Second House
  4. Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in Second House
  5. Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions
  6. Jan 20, 2026SenateFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 48
  7. Jan 20, 2026Senate
    Third Reading in House of Origin
  8. Jan 14, 2026Senate
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  9. Jan 14, 2026SenateCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
  10. Jan 13, 2026SenateCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
  11. Jan 13, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

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Connected Entities

Alabama Private Investigation Board, Sunset Committee, Patrick Harris and 1 more
OrganizationAlabama Private Investigation Board“State board whose existence is extended by the act”Map →
OrganizationSunset Committee“Committee that recommended the continuance of the board”Map →
PersonPatrick Harris“Secretary of the Senate”Map →
PersonRob Stewart“Senator who sponsored the bill”Map →

Sources

Open source document

alison.legislature.state.al.us

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  • Controversy5
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