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HB 362ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law

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Alabama revises National Guard legal duties and positions

Original title: National Guard; duties of Legal Services Office positions revised and further provide for

Last action · March 31, 2026: EnactedSponsor: David Faulkner

Companion · SB 229same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

Alabama enacts legislation revising the duties, reporting structures, and oversight requirements for legal positions within the Alabama National Guard and State Military Department, effective October 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure alters administrative responsibilities and reporting lines for judge advocates, paralegals, and counsel across military service components, affecting how military legal services and department operations are coordinated.

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 National Guard

The organization's legal services structure, manual publications, and reporting lines are formally revised.

Directly affected

Legal Services Office personnel

Judge advocates, paralegals, and warrant officers experience updated statutory duties and supervision requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the effective date of the new legal duties?

The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

Who must approve the Alabama National Guard Legal Services Manual before publication?

The manual must be approved by the s and the Office of General Counsel.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

17 actions

Mar 31, 2026HouseEnrolled
Enacted
Mar 11, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Mar 11, 2026Senate
Signature Requested
Mar 10, 2026House
Enrolled
Mar 10, 2026House
Ready to Enroll
Mar 10, 2026SenateFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 776

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Mar 10, 2026Senate
Third Reading in Second House
Mar 5, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Mar 4, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Feb 25, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety
Feb 24, 2026HouseFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 553
Feb 24, 2026House
Third Reading in House of Origin
Feb 5, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs

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