Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 266: Crimes and offenses; crime of reckless endangerment expanded, criminal penalties provided
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 266 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; crime of reckless endangerment expanded, criminal penalties provided. Primary sponsor: Chris Sells (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Enacted.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sells | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
“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
- Signature Requested
- Delivered to Governor
- Third Reading in Second House
- Barfoot 1st Amendment Offered
- Barfoot motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1035
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1036
- Sells Motion to Concur in and Adopt Senate Amendmet to HB266
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Judiciary)
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