Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 243: Crimes and offenses; manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and other motor vehicle crimes amended, restitution amended
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 243 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and other motor vehicle crimes amended, restitution amended. Primary sponsor: Margie Wilcox (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Third Reading in House of Origin.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Crimes & Offenses
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margie Wilcox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Third Reading in House of Origin
- Judiciary Engrossed Substitute Offered (Judiciary)
- Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 382
- Wilcox Motion to Substitute SB169 for HB243 a Companion Bill - Adopted Voice Vote
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Judiciary)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Judiciary)
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)