Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 247: State Board of Adjustment, provide death benefit to survivors of volunteer firefighters who die of cancer
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 247 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Board of Adjustment, provide death benefit to survivors of volunteer firefighters who die of cancer. Primary sponsor: Phillip Pettus (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Government Administration
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Pettus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Signature Requested
- Delivered to Governor
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1278
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Finance and Taxation General Fund)
- Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund
- Pending Committee Action in Second House (Finance and Taxation General Fund)
- Third Reading in House of Origin
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 548
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