Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 188: Criminal law; self-defense and defense of others; presumption of unlawful use of force under certain conditions

In committee Last action January 21, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 188 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal law; self-defense and defense of others; presumption of unlawful use of force under certain conditions. Primary sponsor: April Weaver (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: April Weaver (Republican).