Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 216: Ten Commandments; required to be displayed in certain public schools, subject to the availability of donations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 216 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ten Commandments; required to be displayed in certain public schools, subject to the availability of donations. Primary sponsor: Mark Gidley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Judiciary).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Education
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Gidley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“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 Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Judiciary)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Education Policy)
- Re-referred to Committee in House of Origin (Judiciary)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Education Policy
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Education Policy)