Alabama · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 198: Beaches and coastal areas; to establish a public alert system when sharks are detected.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 198 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Beaches and coastal areas; to establish a public alert system when sharks are detected. Primary sponsor: David Faulkner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Public Safety & Emergencies
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Faulkner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)