Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 72: Crimes & offenses; smoking or vaping marijuana in motor vehicle when child is present prohibited, criminal penalties provided, notification of Department of Human Resources required, mandatory reporting if child smells of marijuana required

Passed one chamber Last action January 29, 2026: Third Reading in House of Origin

Plain-language summary

HB 72 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on December 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes & offenses; smoking or vaping marijuana in motor vehicle when child is present prohibited, criminal penalties provided, notification of Department of Human Resources required, mandatory reporting if child smells of marijuana required. Primary sponsor: Patrick Sellers (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Third Reading in House of Origin.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Patrick Sellers (Democratic).