Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 515: Criminal defendants with mental illnesses; civil inpatient commitment guidelines for criminal defendants further provided

In committee Last action February 26, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 515 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal defendants with mental illnesses; civil inpatient commitment guidelines for criminal defendants further provided. Primary sponsor: Ron Bolton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ron Bolton (Republican).