Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 446: Dogs; required methods of confinement provided; persons and activities exempted; criminal penalty for, animal control officer enforcement of violations established

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Agriculture and Forestry 1st Substitute (Agriculture and Forestry)

Plain-language summary

HB 446 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dogs; required methods of confinement provided; persons and activities exempted; criminal penalty for, animal control officer enforcement of violations established. Primary sponsor: Phillip Ensler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Agriculture and Forestry 1st Substitute (Agriculture and Forestry).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Phillip Ensler (Democratic).