Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 12: Health; discrimination by certain entities against individuals who refuse certain immunizations, drugs, or facial coverings for reasons of conscience prohibited; civil cause of action for violations provided; Attorney General authorized to defend an entity subject to related federal penalties

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 12 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on June 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health; discrimination by certain entities against individuals who refuse certain immunizations, drugs, or facial coverings for reasons of conscience prohibited; civil cause of action for violations provided; Attorney General authorized to defend an entity subject to related federal penalties. Primary sponsor: Ernie Yarbrough (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ernie Yarbrough (Republican).