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HB 282ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law

Enacted

Alabama HB 282 changes parole board term start dates and community corrections rules

Original title: Board of Pardons and Paroles; commencement date changed to March 1

Last action · April 9, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Jim Hill

Companion · SB 180same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

Alabama HB 282 changes the commencement date for newly appointed members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles from July 1 to March 1 and requires individuals in community punishment programs who receive a new prison sentence to be removed and placed in the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections.

Why it matters

The measure alters leadership transition timelines for the state parole board and mandates that participants in community corrections programs who commit new crimes serve their prison sentences in state custody with their community supervision .

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

Board of Pardons and Paroles members

Term start dates and expiration timelines are adjusted under the new provisions.

Directly affected

Participants in community punishment and corrections programs

Individuals subsequently convicted of a crime are removed from community programs, placed in Department of Corrections custody, and have their community sentence tolled.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do terms for new Board of Pardons and Paroles members begin under this act?

The commencement date for newly appointed members is changed from July 1 to March 1.

What happens if someone in a community corrections program is convicted of another crime?

The individual must be immediately removed from the community supervision program and confined in the Alabama Department of Corrections for the duration of the subsequent sentence.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

23 actions

Apr 9, 2026HouseEnrolled
Enacted
Apr 2, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Apr 2, 2026Senate
Signature Requested
Apr 1, 2026House
Enrolled
Apr 1, 2026House
Ready to Enroll
Apr 1, 2026House
Simpson Motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment to HB282

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Apr 1, 2026SenateFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1045
Apr 1, 2026Senate
Barfoot motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1044
Apr 1, 2026Senate
Barfoot 1st Amendment Offered
Apr 1, 2026Senate
Third Reading in Second House
Feb 19, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Feb 12, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Feb 12, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary
Feb 12, 2026House
Engrossed
Feb 12, 2026HouseFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 393
Feb 12, 2026House
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 392
Feb 12, 2026House
Boards, Agencies and Commissions Engrossed Substitute Offered
Feb 12, 2026House
Third Reading in House of Origin
Jan 29, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Jan 28, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Jan 20, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Version history

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, Alabama Department of Corrections, Board of Pardons and Paroles

locationCircuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama“Court where inquisition proceedings for board member incapacitation are institut”Map →

OrganizationAlabama Department of Corrections“State department housing imprisoned individuals”Map →

OrganizationBoard of Pardons and Paroles“State board consisting of three members responsible for pardons and paroles”Map →

Sources

Open source document

alison.legislature.state.al.us

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