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Alabama authorizes Henry County Commission to fund coroner vehicles and training expenses

Original title: Henry County; coroner and deputy coroner, expenses further provided for

Last action · February 3, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Rick Rehm

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What This Bill Does

The Henry County Commission is authorized to provide official vehicles, fuel, maintenance, and training expense reimbursements for the county coroner and deputy coroner. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Why it matters

Coroner and deputy coroner operations in Henry County gain county-funded transportation, equipment such as stretchers and radios, and financial support for continuing education.

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

Henry County Coroner and Deputy Coroner

They may receive a county-issued vehicle, equipment, fuel, maintenance, and training expense reimbursements.

Directly affected

Henry County Commission

They are granted the authority to fund and regulate vehicles, fuel, and training expenses for the coroner's office.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What items must be included in the county-issued vehicle for the coroner?
The vehicle must be equipped with equipment deemed necessary to carry out official duties, specifically including a stretcher and a radio.
Does the act cover training expenses for the coroner and deputy coroner?
Yes, the Henry County Commission may reimburse the coroner and deputy coroner for expenses related to attending state-mandated training or continuing education.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

17 actions
  1. Feb 3, 2026HouseEnrolled
    Enacted
  2. Jan 27, 2026Senate
    Signature Requested
  3. Jan 27, 2026HouseEnrolled
    Delivered to Governor
  4. Jan 27, 2026House
    Enrolled
  5. Jan 22, 2026House
    Ready to Enroll
  6. Jan 22, 2026SenateFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 103
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  1. Jan 22, 2026Senate
    Third Reading in Second House
  2. Jan 21, 2026Senate
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  3. Jan 21, 2026SenateCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee Second House
  4. Jan 20, 2026SenateCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in Second House
  5. Jan 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation
  6. Jan 20, 2026HouseFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 23
  7. Jan 20, 2026House
    Third Reading in House of Origin
  8. Jan 15, 2026House
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  9. Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
  10. Jan 13, 2026HouseCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
  11. Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Rick Rehm, Henry County Commission, John Treadwell and 1 more
PersonRick Rehm“Representative who sponsored the bill.”Map →
OrganizationHenry County Commission“Authorized to pay certain expenses for the operation of the coroner's office.”Map →
PersonJohn Treadwell“Clerk of the House of Representatives.”Map →
locationHenry County“Jurisdiction where the coroner and deputy coroner operate.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

alison.legislature.state.al.us

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