Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 389: Crimes and procedure; domestic violence crimes, substantially revised; temporary holding periods and bond requirements, established; criminal penalties increased under certain conditions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 389 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and procedure; domestic violence crimes, substantially revised; temporary holding periods and bond requirements, established; criminal penalties increased under certain conditions. Primary sponsor: Robertson (C). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Judiciary).
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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
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson (C) | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Judiciary)
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Judiciary)
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)